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V493 PHK

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

175,668 mi
Last recorded175,668 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV493 PHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 175,668 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres very close to limits (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 175,668 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres very close to limits (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2016 170,507 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

factory fitted sill covers

Pass 3 Jun 2015 166,442 miles

both fron talloys havedents on inner rims

front pads low

slight play in offside top ball joint

Pass 29 May 2014 162,126 miles

nearside and offside rear tyre worn on to legal limits

Pass 29 May 2013 155,683 miles

damage at offside front wheel rim

rear brake pads wearing low

wear at track arm inner balljoints

Pass 28 May 2012 152,394 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

wear at track arm inner balljoints

Pass 1 Jun 2011 146,662 miles

minor exhaust blow at front to centre joint

minor wear at steering system

rear tyres wearing close to limit

Pass 2 Jun 2010 144,537 miles

Exhaust system showing signs of deterioration

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

Offside rear tyre centre section wearing low

Pass 5 Mar 2009 141,087 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

slight play detected on the nearside front wheel bearing

slight play detected on the offside front wheel bearing

Pass 27 Feb 2008 128,647 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 110,448 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 110,448 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 96,691 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 96,691 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 PHK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PHK, 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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V493 PHK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 January 2000.

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