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V305 FTA

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

109,176 mi
Last recorded109,176 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV305 FTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 109,176 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output BOTH OPAQUE (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED AT ARCH LINER (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring worn LOOP 1 INCH BROKEN OFF BUT STILL SEATED OK (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated PIN HOLE (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm IDLER ARM SLIGHT PLAY (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 103,764 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 99,492 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2019 99,446 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 99,080 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 98,370 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 96,739 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

engine undertray fitted

plastic covers fitted to offside and nearside outer sills

Pass 30 Jul 2015 92,974 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic covers fitted on offside and nearside outer sills

Pass 31 Jul 2014 89,392 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic covers fitted on offside and nearside outer sills

Fail 1 Aug 2013 85,403 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic covers fitted on offside and nearside outer sills

Pass 1 Aug 2013 85,403 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic covers fitted on offside and nearside outer sills

Pass 31 Jul 2012 81,154 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system generally corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2012 81,154 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system generally corroded

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2011 76,906 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 64,337 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 64,337 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 25 May 2010 103,113 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 103,089 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 59,085 miles

Advise, nearside front fog lamp not working

Advise, tyres starting to perrish slightly

Advise, wiper smearing screen slightly.

Pass 27 Feb 2008 57,283 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 49,645 miles

Advise ESP light on

Advise nearside front fog lamp ot working

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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V305 FTA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 V305 FTA, 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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V305 FTA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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