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V552 HBK

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,074 mi
Last recorded100,074 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV552 HBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 100,074 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 98,190 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 95,667 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 92,934 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 92,934 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 85,096 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 85,096 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 78,792 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 76,098 miles

front number plate slightly stained

Pass 26 Feb 2016 71,736 miles

front number plate slightly stained

Pass 2 Feb 2015 66,112 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 63,648 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 57,555 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 50,066 miles

oil leak on rear axle diff unit

Pass 27 Jan 2011 44,343 miles

rear number plate in poor condition.

Pass 15 Feb 2010 40,687 miles

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

rear number plate in poor condition, advise replacing.

Pass 10 Feb 2009 36,357 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 33,936 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 33,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 33,550 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 31,225 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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V552 HBK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V552 HBK, 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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V552 HBK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 February 2000.

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