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V291 HEC

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

158,068 mi
Last recorded158,068 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV291 HEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2020 158,068 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 152,065 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 141,454 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 134,354 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 127,073 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 120,002 miles

N/S front seat mechanism damaged

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 108,346 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 104,650 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 95,479 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 80,048 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

boot does not open on button on boot lid

rear discs in poor condition on inside face

Fail 1 Nov 2010 80,048 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

boot does not open on button on boot lid

rear discs in poor condition on inside face

Pass 19 Nov 2009 67,674 miles

Drivers window faulty.

Fail 19 Nov 2009 67,674 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Drivers window faulty.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 52,819 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 52,819 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 40,451 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 33,439 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?

Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,986
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
83,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,319
coil spring broken 19,719
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 16,744
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,943
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,136
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V291 HEC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 90,612 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Clk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V291 HEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Clk typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V291 HEC registered?

V291 HEC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 May 2000.

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