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V496 FWS

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

151,304 mi
Last recorded151,304 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV496 FWS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 151,304 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

signs of oil leak

Fail 14 Feb 2019 151,303 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

signs of oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2018 134,315 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2018 134,315 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 120,914 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 110,533 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2015 110,533 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 102,507 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 89,928 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 87,039 miles

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

n/s/f tyre inner sidewall damage/cut.

Pass 31 Aug 2011 83,561 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 81,394 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 80,548 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 78,433 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 78,433 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s front tyre inner side wall damaged. o/s rear tyre tread just legal. o/s front tyre worn on egdes.

Pass 8 Sep 2006 76,178 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2006 76,178 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2005 69,026 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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V496 FWS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc 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 V496 FWS, 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 V496 FWS registered?

V496 FWS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 February 2000.

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