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A3 HBF

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

75,298 mi
Last recorded75,298 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 HBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 75,298 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 74,011 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 72,843 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspension and sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspension and sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 72,843 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspension and sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspension and sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 71,476 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 70,960 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing within tread

corrosion around rear jacking points

Pass 19 Oct 2020 70,629 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 70,629 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 70,258 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 70,243 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 69,253 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 67,887 miles

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

all rear pipes are coated in heavy underseal

both retaining springs missing from front calipers

Pass 23 Jun 2016 64,773 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts in sidewall

Pass 23 Jun 2015 59,941 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2014 56,217 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front floor body rigid straps corroded

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

offside front tyre wall cracking slightly

offside rear flexy brake hose slightly twisted

spare wheel fitted but tyre of the correct size fitted at time of test.

Pass 12 Feb 2013 51,462 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2012 48,883 miles

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

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

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

front discs pitted on inner face

Pass 15 Feb 2011 46,503 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 43,627 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 40,735 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 5 Mar 2008 39,105 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 35,718 miles

slight corrosion on o/s/f disc inner edge

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 9 Dec 2005 33,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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A3 HBF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 A3 HBF, 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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A3 HBF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 December 2000.

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