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A12 FBD

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

84,333 mi
Last recorded84,333 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 FBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 84,333 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 84,333 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 80,744 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 80,575 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 80,349 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 79,994 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 79,685 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 79,685 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 79,035 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 76,130 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 75,829 miles

engine light on

rear brake discs corroded/pitted on inner edges

Pass 10 Sep 2010 70,908 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

engine management light on

rear brake disc slightly worn

Pass 22 Sep 2009 66,090 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 66,090 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 60,470 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 57,704 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 39,986 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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A12 FBD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 A12 FBD, 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 A12 FBD registered?

A12 FBD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 October 2000.

Is A12 FBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 FBD shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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