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A5 HRH

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

156,528 mi
Last recorded156,528 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 HRH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 156,528 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 156,528 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 152,724 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 152,724 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 146,162 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 146,161 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 138,461 miles

Offside Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 128,483 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 119,073 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2011 118,888 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

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

number plates suck on with tape x 2 protective covering not removed

Pass 22 Nov 2010 109,155 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 95,195 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2009 95,195 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 84,831 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 75,964 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 64,114 miles

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

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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A5 HRH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 A5 HRH, 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 A5 HRH registered?

A5 HRH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 January 2000.

Is A5 HRH safe to buy?

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