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V497 ELR

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

74,959 mi
Last recorded74,959 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV497 ELR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 74,959 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust flange joint nuts and bolts corroded away

General heavy corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake release lever broken (operation ok)

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Reversing lights not working

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Rears (1.2.1 (e))

Steering damper has a light misting of oil

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 74,089 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front fog lamp's inoperative

Pass 6 May 2023 73,761 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Apr 2022 72,705 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 72,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2020 71,654 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 71,649 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2018 71,648 miles

all tyres age related cracking

Pass 24 Feb 2017 71,532 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 71,532 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 70,590 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 66,746 miles

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

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

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

adjustable steering wheel slightly insecure

Pass 12 Mar 2014 63,462 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 62,734 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 62,256 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 62,256 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 59,154 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

offside rear tyre side wall damaged

Fail 22 Sep 2010 59,154 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

offside rear tyre side wall damaged

Pass 3 Aug 2009 54,802 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 49,507 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 42,155 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 42,155 miles

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

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

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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V497 ELR is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 V497 ELR, 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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V497 ELR is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 January 2000.

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