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V96 PPU

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

128,581 mi
Last recorded128,581 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV96 PPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 128,581 miles

corrosion on fuel pipes

corrosion on exhaust

Fail 12 Aug 2016 128,581 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on fuel pipes

Pass 24 Feb 2015 127,888 miles

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

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 18 Feb 2014 124,005 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 119,584 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 115,453 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 110,859 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 102,259 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 102,259 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 94,043 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre worn inner edge.

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

Fail 13 Feb 2009 94,041 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside front tyre worn inner edge.

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 86,108 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 78,444 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 78,438 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 70,472 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 70,463 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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V96 PPU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 V96 PPU, 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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V96 PPU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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