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V603 GVU

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

164,236 mi
Last recorded164,236 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV603 GVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 164,236 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 160,207 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both outers close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 160,201 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both outers close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2020 152,920 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 150,955 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 150,940 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 147,506 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 143,265 miles

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

Nearside Rear lights dim

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 143,264 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear lights dim

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 139,818 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 135,717 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear diff leaking

Pass 25 Apr 2014 132,410 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 128,913 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 124,939 miles

play in o/s rack arm

slight play in n/s/r roll bar link

washer leak

Pass 11 Apr 2011 120,387 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 120,051 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 112,800 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 112,799 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 99,051 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 90,160 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 81,083 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 2 Mar 2006 68,611 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (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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V603 GVU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 V603 GVU, 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 V603 GVU registered?

V603 GVU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 January 2000.

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