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V81 MJM

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,884 mi
Last recorded140,884 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV81 MJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2021 140,884 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front & central mountings missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 140,883 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour white not amber (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective front & central mountings missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 138,810 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 128,967 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 128,967 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 140,863 miles

Offside Front exhaust bracket broken but exhaust secure

Fail 11 Jan 2017 140,863 miles

Offside Front exhaust bracket broken but exhaust secure

Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 78,940 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 78,940 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 118,029 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 118,029 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 115,980 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 112,673 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 105,821 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Feb 2012 105,821 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 103,578 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 101,339 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 101,339 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 95,988 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2007 89,747 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 74,744 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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V81 MJM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V81 MJM, 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 V81 MJM registered?

V81 MJM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 February 2000.

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