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V553 HTR

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,884 mi
Last recorded96,884 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV553 HTR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2013 96,884 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 90,804 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 85,782 miles

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

o/s/front tyre bald on inside edge-slightly bald on outer edge{preasure low}

Fail 29 Nov 2011 85,782 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/front tyre bald on inside edge-slightly bald on outer edge{preasure low}

Pass 26 Nov 2010 80,624 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 27 Nov 2009 76,212 miles

front bumper has accident damage

Fail 27 Nov 2009 76,212 miles

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

front bumper has accident damage

Pass 29 Nov 2008 71,215 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 71,215 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 67,707 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Dec 2006 62,088 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 54,652 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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V553 HTR is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V553 HTR, 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 V553 HTR registered?

V553 HTR is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 January 2000.

Is V553 HTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V553 HTR shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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