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V979 DCH

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

131,464 mi
Last recorded131,464 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV979 DCH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2012 131,464 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust rubber disconnected

n/s front idler arm slight movement

steering lock not working

temporary spare wheel fitted to offside front

Fail 6 Jan 2012 131,457 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.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)

o/s/front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Dec 2010 118,276 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 109,667 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 105,868 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 102,006 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 94,647 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 84,046 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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V979 DCH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V979 DCH, 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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V979 DCH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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