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X131 ABV

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

152,183 mi
Last recorded152,183 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX131 ABV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 152,183 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 2 Aug 2016 136,946 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 125,571 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres worn heavy inner edges and cuts to offside rear tyre inner sidewall

Fail 28 Jan 2015 125,571 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres worn heavy inner edges and cuts to offside rear tyre inner sidewall

Pass 6 Dec 2013 119,813 miles

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

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

both offside wheel arches corroded

coolant leak from headgasket area

front exhaust pipe mounting bracket corroded & partially broken

fuel pipe & brake pipe at bulk head slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre bold on inner edge

wiper blade starting to split on ends

Fail 5 Dec 2013 119,813 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Fuel hose excessively chafed (7.2.2)

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

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

both offside wheel arches corroded

coolant leak from headgasket area

front exhaust pipe mounting bracket corroded & partially broken

fuel pipe & brake pipe at bulk head slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre bold on inner edge

wiper blade starting to split on ends

Pass 13 Dec 2012 111,735 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

e/m/l light on

lamp defect warning light on

o/s/f fog lamp not working

Pass 17 Dec 2011 104,559 miles

Nearside rear lower suspension arm bearing worn .

Fail 15 Dec 2011 104,559 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear lower suspension arm bearing worn .

Pass 6 Dec 2010 96,429 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 89,485 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 89,370 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 81,109 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/side rear tyre has a cut in tread

Pass 7 Dec 2007 72,173 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 63,335 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 63,335 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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X131 ABV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red 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 X131 ABV, 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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X131 ABV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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