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L888 RCF

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

156,841 mi
Last recorded156,841 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL888 RCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2014 156,841 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2014 156,841 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear fuel pipe excessively corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2013 144,915 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 139,183 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 128,212 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 115,880 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 115,880 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 111,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight play in steering idler

Pass 27 Oct 2008 111,108 miles

slight play in steering idler

Pass 30 Apr 2007 83,427 miles

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

offside front spot light lense damaged

Pass 6 May 2006 77,795 miles

catalyst converter slightly noisey

rear brake pads getting low

slight dampness around gear box

slight play to steering idler

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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L888 RCF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L888 RCF, 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 L888 RCF registered?

L888 RCF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is L888 RCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L888 RCF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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