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V865 FKY

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,224 mi
Last recorded136,224 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV865 FKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 136,224 miles

Body has slight corrosion Underneath (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Bumper insecure ()

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Damaged

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 May 2016 124,477 miles

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

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

strong smell of fuel osr

Fail 24 May 2016 124,477 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

strong smell of fuel osr

Pass 2 May 2015 115,110 miles

EXHAUST FLANGE BOLTS CORRODED / THIN.

FRONT EXHAUST MOUNT HEAVILY CORRODED

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 114,768 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

EXHAUST FLANGE BOLTS CORRODED / THIN.

FRONT EXHAUST MOUNT HEAVILY CORRODED

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 100,443 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)

Pass 21 May 2013 98,103 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 92,905 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 87,010 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 78,408 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 68,997 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 58,495 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 49,421 miles

parking brake meffort slightly lower nearside

rear differential leaking oil from offside & nearside drive shaft input oil seals

Fail 15 Jan 2007 49,420 miles

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

parking brake effort slightly lower nearside

rear differential leaking oil from offside & nearside drive shaft input oil seals

Pass 10 Jan 2006 40,266 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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V865 FKY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V865 FKY, 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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V865 FKY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 January 2000.

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