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X148 FGC

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,261 mi
Last recorded106,261 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX148 FGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 106,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST IN LEGAL LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 May 2016 106,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST IN LEGAL LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 98,072 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2014 93,538 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 93,536 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 86,676 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 75,968 miles

rear number plate slighty deteriorated

slight play in steering box

Fail 5 Sep 2011 75,968 miles

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

rear number plate slighty deteriorated

slight play in steering box

Pass 18 Jun 2010 70,191 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear inner brake discs pitted

Fail 17 Jun 2010 70,170 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear inner brake discs pitted

Pass 15 May 2009 65,049 miles

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

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

rear brake discs corroded on inside

Pass 2 Apr 2008 58,812 miles

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

center stop light n/w

Pass 16 Apr 2007 54,879 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 49,752 miles

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

Offside Front 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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X148 FGC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X148 FGC, 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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X148 FGC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 September 2000.

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