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V696 TAV

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,937 mi
Last recorded110,937 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV696 TAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 110,937 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Door has plastic covering a gap at the top of the window

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 106,369 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 106,369 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 100,999 miles

oil leak at gearbox

Fail 25 Oct 2017 100,992 miles

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

oil leak at gearbox

Pass 10 Jun 2016 98,539 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (3.6.B.4d)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint offside & nearside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small crack (8.3.1d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 95,759 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 95,759 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Oct 2014 92,258 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 92,258 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 88,207 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 88,204 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 82,244 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2012 82,244 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 75,054 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 69,329 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 62,692 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 56,328 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 47,457 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 43,549 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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V696 TAV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V696 TAV, 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 V696 TAV registered?

V696 TAV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 January 2000.

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