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V52 MBV

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

115,794 mi
Last recorded115,794 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV52 MBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 115,794 miles

brake pipes covered in grease

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Jun 2018 115,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

brake pipes covered in grease

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2017 115,463 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 15 Jun 2017 115,463 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2016 112,655 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under tray fitted

Fail 15 Jun 2016 112,597 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2015 105,944 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 97,565 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 81,746 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 82,583 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 73,593 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 65,188 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 63,634 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Dec 2009 63,634 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 60,827 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 56,089 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 55,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside front tyre 2,5mm.

Offside rear tyre 3.5mm.

Pass 29 Dec 2006 49,842 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 43,561 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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V52 MBV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 V52 MBV, 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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V52 MBV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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