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W465 VLB

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,353 mi
Last recorded97,353 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW465 VLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 97,353 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 97,031 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front fog light inop

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

lower odometer reading due to new clocks fitted

play in multi-link steering

Pass 31 Oct 2019 138,987 miles

all discs worn, tyres approaching limit, rubber bushes starting to deteriorate

coil springs corroded, covers under vehicle

Pass 18 Sep 2018 131,829 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 125,029 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 116,809 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 106,948 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 97,213 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 93,690 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 90,466 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 89,072 miles

slight corosion to exhaust system

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 3 Jun 2011 89,072 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake discs slightly pitted

slight corosion to exhaust system

Pass 23 Nov 2009 84,408 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 74,263 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 67,696 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 24 Nov 2006 62,132 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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W465 VLB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 W465 VLB, 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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W465 VLB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 April 2000.

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