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V842 OBA

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,221 mi
Last recorded134,221 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2022
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV842 OBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2022 134,221 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear dif slight leaking

Fail 27 Apr 2022 134,162 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear dif slight leaking

Pass 28 Apr 2021 127,849 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside/nearside front+rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general corrosion at prescribed area+suspension components

Pass 29 Apr 2020 122,510 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general corrosion at prescribed area+suspension components

Pass 16 Apr 2019 116,778 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Both front wheel slight play

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 113,918 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 90,646 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 60,985 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 60,985 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 54,568 miles

rear discs pitted

Pass 12 Aug 2010 53,284 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 53,284 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 51,295 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 46,216 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 37,759 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 37,759 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 31,786 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 27,595 miles

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

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

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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V842 OBA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue 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 V842 OBA, 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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V842 OBA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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