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V893 DLU

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

132,845 mi
Last recorded132,845 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV893 DLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 132,845 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 131,303 miles

Nearside Front Floor/sill by jacking mount holed outside prescribed area.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 129,289 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 128,064 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 126,580 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 126,579 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 123,988 miles

Nearside Front jacking mount / floor corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 123,988 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front jacking mount / floor corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 121,561 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 118,209 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 118,209 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 113,835 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general surface corrosion on front wishbones

underbody covers fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2017 112,315 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 109,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 104,934 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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

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

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

rear differential leaking oil

Pass 19 Nov 2014 101,676 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 93,065 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

major oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2012 85,332 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 76,790 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 65,248 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 56,076 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2008 4,537 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front wheelbearing worn

Pass 16 Nov 2007 34,898 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 33,048 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 27,871 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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V893 DLU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 V893 DLU, 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 V893 DLU registered?

V893 DLU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 January 2000.

Is V893 DLU safe to buy?

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