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X124 BUX

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

160,835 mi
Last recorded160,835 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX124 BUX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 160,835 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm in centre (4.1.E.1)

Slight play to steering inner joints

Wear to O/S/F tyre inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2015 158,703 miles

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

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

Slight play to steering rack ends

Fail 1 Oct 2014 156,444 miles

o/s/r n/s/r brake pipe corrosion

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f n/s/f flexi brake pipes cracking/perishing

o/s/f n/s/f rackends have slight play

o/s/r n/s/r flexi brake pipes cracking/prerishing

rear brakes fluctuating

small chip in zone 'B' of windscreen

underbody corrosion

wheel arch corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2014 156,444 miles

o/s/f n/s/f flexi brake pipes cracking/perishing

o/s/f n/s/f rackends have slight play

o/s/r n/s/r brake pipe corrosion

o/s/r n/s/r flexi brake pipes cracking/prerishing

rear brakes fluctuating

small chip in zone 'B' of windscreen

underbody corrosion

wheel arch corrosion

Pass 29 Nov 2013 153,054 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 153,042 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 141,580 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 134,641 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 123,485 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2011 123,201 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 123,201 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 113,437 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 90,849 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 90,846 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 77,987 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 77,987 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 65,919 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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X124 BUX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 X124 BUX, 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 X124 BUX registered?

X124 BUX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 November 2000.

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