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C3 DCX

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

90,014 mi
Last recorded90,014 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 DCX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 90,014 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust connection corrosion downpipe

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 89,765 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 89,657 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 89,655 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 89,640 miles

Jacking Pad Missing Offside Front

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 89,414 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 89,117 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 89,102 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 88,907 miles

near side washer jets 1of2 inop

off side washer jets 1of2 inop

Fail 17 Aug 2015 88,907 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

near side washer jets 1of2 inop

off side washer jets 1of2 inop

Pass 13 Aug 2014 88,630 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2013 87,916 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 85,918 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 84,403 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 82,480 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 82,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 79,302 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

off side windscreen washer jet partially blocked

Pass 26 Feb 2008 75,137 miles

rear indicators discoloured

slight play from front wheel bearings

Pass 9 Mar 2007 70,899 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 70,899 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Oct 2006 69,316 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 63,262 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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C3 DCX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 C3 DCX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C3 DCX registered?

C3 DCX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 March 2000.

Is C3 DCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 DCX shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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