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V578 EPV

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

121,583 mi
Last recorded121,583 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV578 EPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 121,583 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 118,517 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 112,740 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 28 May 2014 107,463 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 107,463 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 104,228 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 101,292 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 97,904 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

bothside rear tyres shoulders worn very thin.

chip on windscreen ,within m o t limit.

passenger side seat belt need little help in retracting.

Fail 8 Mar 2011 97,904 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

bothside rear tyres shoulders worn very thin.

chip on windscreen ,within m o t limit.

passenger side seat belt need little help in retracting.

Pass 29 Mar 2010 85,903 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 85,903 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 62,485 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 49,415 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 49,145 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 37,407 miles

all tyres are worn on the outer edger but within the legal requirements

Pass 31 Mar 2006 27,582 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 26,054 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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V578 EPV 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 V578 EPV, 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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V578 EPV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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