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V425 KGX

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

103,620 mi
Last recorded103,620 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV425 KGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 103,620 miles

Both sides steering tie rod ball joints slight play

Rear exhaust bracket cracked and heatshield loose

Pass 30 Jan 2021 98,996 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 95,432 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 95,417 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 90,645 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

front brake pads and discs are getting low

Fail 19 Jan 2019 90,641 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

front brake pads and discs are getting low

Pass 16 Jan 2018 87,075 miles

front brake pads and discs are low

headlamps faded close to limits

rear tyres are low

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 13 Jan 2018 87,075 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front brake pads and discs are low

headlamps faded close to limits

rear tyres are low

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 16 Jan 2017 83,210 miles

front brake pads and discs wearing

Fail 16 Jan 2017 83,210 miles

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

front brake pads and discs wearing

Pass 10 Dec 2015 78,356 miles

undersheilds fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2014 71,453 miles

Airbag light has an intermittent fault

Fail 6 Dec 2014 74,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 70,384 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 70,384 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 66,340 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 62,009 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 56,485 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 51,513 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2009 51,513 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 45,213 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 33,172 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 28,249 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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V425 KGX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 V425 KGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V425 KGX registered?

V425 KGX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 February 2000.

Is V425 KGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V425 KGX shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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