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V996 FBY

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

156,827 mi
Last recorded156,827 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV996 FBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 156,827 miles

Offside Front foglamp not working

Fail 29 Oct 2020 156,827 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended unable to test (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front foglamp not working

Pass 22 Nov 2018 156,819 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

offside front fog lamp inoperative

Pass 27 Jun 2017 146,034 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 135,715 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2015 125,793 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 116,152 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 109,209 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 99,455 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 91,534 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 80,528 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 67,723 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 65,474 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 63,164 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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V996 FBY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 V996 FBY, 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 V996 FBY registered?

V996 FBY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 January 2000.

Is V996 FBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V996 FBY shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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