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V45 FLM

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

106,535 mi
Last recorded106,535 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV45 FLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 106,535 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering wheel leather trim split

Pass 10 May 2018 102,335 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 100,138 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 100,138 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 92,100 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 84,474 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 74,877 miles

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Feb 2014 74,877 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 65,708 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 65,708 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2012 57,411 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jan 2012 57,411 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 51,806 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2010 45,434 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 42,726 miles

nearside front tyre has irregular wear to inner part of tyre but not excessive

rear number plate starting to fade

Fail 19 Feb 2009 42,726 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre has irregular wear to inner part of tyre but not excessive

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 4 Feb 2008 40,152 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 37,954 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 35,087 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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V45 FLM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 V45 FLM, 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 V45 FLM registered?

V45 FLM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 February 2000.

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