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V56 SAE

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

134,534 mi
Last recorded134,534 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV56 SAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2018 134,534 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 126,304 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 117,714 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 110,280 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 102,516 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 94,763 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 88,540 miles

Diff oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2012 88,540 miles

Diff oil leak

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 25 Feb 2011 85,929 miles

Centre Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 85,929 miles

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 83,242 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 78,363 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 75,776 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 66,425 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 66,425 miles

Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 103,042 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 103,042 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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V56 SAE 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 76.5%.

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 V56 SAE, 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 V56 SAE registered?

V56 SAE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 January 2000.

Is V56 SAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V56 SAE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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