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V557 HPT

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

114,116 mi
Last recorded114,116 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV557 HPT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 114,116 miles

oil leak from engine

some corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Jul 2017 107,831 miles

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

both rear inner and outer sills rusted

front exhaust down pipe bolts rusted and thin

Fail 18 Jul 2017 107,759 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn badly compared to o/s/r (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both rear inner and outer sills rusted

front exhaust down pipe bolts rusted and thin

Pass 7 Jun 2016 99,136 miles

nearside rear tyre has inner tread wear developing

under body covers fitted not allowing a full vehicle inspection

Pass 12 Jun 2015 93,390 miles

All front and rear suspension and steering components are corroded

Both rear inner sill/chassis sections near sides of fuel tank corroded

Metal fuel pipes near fuel tank corroded

Offside rear brake pads on 2mm legal limit is 1.5mm Recommend to renew

Offside rear tyre has a tread of 3.5mm

Rear subframe is corroded

Underside of vehicle is all corroded

Fail 13 May 2014 83,585 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2014 83,585 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 82,321 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 78,660 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 78,660 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 72,687 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 70,179 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 65,872 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 57,729 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 50,606 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 45,513 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 40,604 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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V557 HPT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 V557 HPT, 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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V557 HPT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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