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V35 RBK

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,745 mi
Last recorded161,745 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV35 RBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 161,745 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 161,745 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases MANIFOLD (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 155,222 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 148,224 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 148,219 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

BOTH front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 24 Sep 2011 138,996 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 129,302 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 118,812 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 115,087 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front inner brake pads look low

Fail 5 Aug 2008 114,918 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front inner brake pads look low

Pass 27 Mar 2008 112,676 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 97,977 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 78,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 78,046 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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V35 RBK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V35 RBK, 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 V35 RBK registered?

V35 RBK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 March 2000.

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