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V98 PBD

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

131,318 mi
Last recorded131,318 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV98 PBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 131,318 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 130,463 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear metal brake pipes rusted in various places (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded rear section rusted ()

Fail 24 May 2017 130,440 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear metal brake pipes rusted in various places (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded rear section rusted ()

Pass 21 May 2016 126,648 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 21 May 2016 126,648 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 122,662 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 122,662 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 118,100 miles

Drivers door check strap missing.

Footbrake pedal anti slip device showing signs of wear.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front and nearside rear wheel arches have advanced corrosion.

Oddside front wheel has incorrect wheel stub fitted (but still securing wheel)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside headlamp slightly weak beam image, slightly different beam colour.

Offside side repeater lens cover missing.

Fail 20 Mar 2014 118,100 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Drivers door check strap missing.

Footbrake pedal anti slip device showing signs of wear.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front and nearside rear wheel arches have advanced corrosion.

Oddside front wheel has incorrect wheel stub fitted (but still securing wheel)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside headlamp slightly weak beam image, slightly different beam colour.

Offside side repeater lens cover missing.

Pass 2 Apr 2013 113,706 miles

Drivers door check strap broken.

Footbrake pedal anti slip showing signs of wear.

Nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes have advanced corrosion.

Nearside windscreen washer slightly weak delivery of water to screen.

Offside headlamp has slightly weak beam image/ beam colour slightly discoloured.

Slight exhaust blow at repaired exhaust front flange.

Fail 2 Apr 2013 113,706 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Drivers door check strap broken.

Footbrake pedal anti slip showing signs of wear.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes have advanced corrosion.

Nearside windscreen washer slightly weak delivery of water to screen.

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

Offside headlamp has slightly weak beam image/ beam colour slightly discoloured.

Offside number plate lamp slightly dull.

Offside rear sidelamps slightly dull.

Slight exhaust blow at repaired exhaust front flange.

Fail 31 Mar 2012 108,083 miles

Drivers door check strap missing.

Exhaust rear mount bracket repaired.

Exhaust rear mount brackets heavily corroded.

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

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

Offside side repeater lens cover missing.

Windscreen washers have slow delivery.

Pass 31 Mar 2012 108,083 miles

Drivers door check strap missing.

Exhaust rear mount bracket repaired.

Exhaust rear mount brackets heavily corroded.

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

Offside side repeater lens cover missing.

Windscreen washers have slow delivery.

Pass 4 Apr 2011 102,291 miles

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

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

Offside side repeater lens cover missing.

Fail 4 Apr 2011 102,291 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside side repeater lens cover missing.

Pass 10 Mar 2010 94,986 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Mar 2010 94,986 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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 Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 87,217 miles

Drivers door check strap missing.

Offside rear tyre has advanced wear.

Rear number plate slightly discoloured.

Pass 29 Feb 2008 77,119 miles

Advanced wear to offside front tyre.

Pass 16 Feb 2007 64,936 miles

rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 23 Feb 2006 53,650 miles

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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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V98 PBD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 V98 PBD, 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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V98 PBD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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