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V995 DSS

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,059 mi
Last recorded61,059 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV995 DSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2014 61,059 miles

drivers door check strap broken

Fail 23 Apr 2014 61,059 miles

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

drivers door check strap broken

Pass 1 May 2013 52,024 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 52,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2012 49,781 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 47,933 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 47,933 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 77,366 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

catalytic convertor failing, rattle audible when starting. emissions ok.

front tyre side walls starting to crack

gearbox has slight leak

Pass 16 Jun 2009 46,431 miles

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

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

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

steering idler had slight play

Pass 18 Jun 2008 44,864 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 44,864 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 29 May 2007 43,558 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 43,558 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2006 37,905 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 37,903 miles

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

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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V995 DSS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V995 DSS, 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 V995 DSS registered?

V995 DSS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 February 2000.

Is V995 DSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V995 DSS shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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