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V698 GLM

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,706 mi
Last recorded135,706 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV698 GLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 135,706 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 131,234 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 125,778 miles

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)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 122,435 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 118,049 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 116,457 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge, cut in the tread but not to cords.

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

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

One of the N/S/R position lamp bulbs are not working.

Fail 4 Jan 2013 116,215 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

srs light illuminated

Pass 4 Jan 2013 116,215 miles

srs light illuminated

Pass 22 Dec 2011 110,714 miles

windscreen hsa minor damage not in drivers vew

Fail 29 Nov 2011 110,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

windscreen has minor damage not in drivers vew

Pass 6 Dec 2010 107,658 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 107,648 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

both front bracke discs thin

rear discs thin

wiper blade damageing screen

Pass 8 Aug 2009 104,606 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 94,857 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2008 94,857 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 94,225 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 85,262 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing the outer shoulder

o/s/r tyre tread low

rear pads 50 to 60 percent worn

v.slight play in the o/s/f upper susp. balljoint

Pass 29 Apr 2006 76,047 miles

n/s/r tyre is badly worn on both edges - 205/55/16/91/vr

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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V698 GLM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V698 GLM, 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 V698 GLM registered?

V698 GLM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 February 2000.

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