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V493 DRB

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

75,152 mi
Last recorded75,152 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV493 DRB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 75,152 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 67,440 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 66,060 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 64,152 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 6 Jun 2016 61,858 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 59,786 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 57,865 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 57,865 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 55,302 miles

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 54,054 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 52,296 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 52,296 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 47,987 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 45,526 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 45,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2008 43,188 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 43,188 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 40,066 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 36,146 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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V493 DRB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 V493 DRB, 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 V493 DRB registered?

V493 DRB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 January 2000.

Is V493 DRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V493 DRB shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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