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V3 EST

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

94,884 mi
Last recorded94,884 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV3 EST
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 94,884 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both sides front tyres wearing at edges

both sides rear tyres worn {BALD] at inner edges

Fail 21 Jun 2019 94,884 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both sides front tyres wearing at edges

both sides rear tyres worn {BALD] at inner edges

Pass 7 Jun 2018 90,108 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (1.2.1 (e))

all, suspension bushes deteriorated

both rear tyres wearing on edges

general under side corrision

Fail 7 Jun 2018 90,108 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

all, suspension bushes deteriorated

both rear tyres wearing on edges

general under side corrision

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 86,112 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

exhaust heat shield insecure

general under side corrosion

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 81,679 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front tyres worn on edges & close to limit

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

o/s front fog inop

service light on

slight play both steering arms

Pass 25 Jun 2015 78,739 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust mounting insecure

Pass 21 May 2014 76,502 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

front exhaust bracket broken

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 May 2013 73,355 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

general under side corrosion

Pass 30 May 2012 72,459 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

discs corroded & worn

general under side corrosion

Fail 29 May 2012 72,459 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

discs corroded & worn

general under side corrosion

Pass 16 Dec 2009 68,763 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2009 68,763 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2008 62,845 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner & outer edges

Fail 19 Dec 2008 62,845 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner & outer edges

Pass 19 Dec 2007 56,712 miles

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 Dec 2006 50,357 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 19 Dec 2005 43,227 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight play both front wheel bearings.

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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V3 EST is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 V3 EST, 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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V3 EST is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 September 2000.

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