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X212 VPA

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,250 mi
Last recorded118,250 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX212 VPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 118,250 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

drivers door hard to open

o/s/f convertible strengthening stabilizer bar corroded through and broken

Fail 20 Nov 2020 118,250 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

o/s/f convertible strengthening stabilizer bar corroded through and broken

Pass 15 Jan 2020 112,947 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material very corroded above rear differential (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2020 112,947 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp beam image just visible

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material very corroded above rear differential (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 109,164 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear shockers corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2017 107,864 miles

floor pan and chassis corroded

surface corrosion to all suspension

Fail 15 Aug 2017 107,864 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 105,004 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 102,847 miles

slight play in steering arms

Pass 17 Jul 2014 102,060 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 102,060 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight movement in steering arms

Pass 3 Jun 2013 100,157 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 97,533 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 97,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

auto box leaking

frontto rear brake pipes andfuel lines slightly corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2011 92,528 miles

nsf tyre wear on inner edge

osf tyre wear on edges pressure low

slight oil leaks rear engine area

surface corrosion exhaust and joints

surface corrosion rear brake pipes

Pass 4 Feb 2010 88,364 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 15 Jan 2009 82,620 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 82,619 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 77,584 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 70,334 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 70,334 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front tyres showing light outer wear 205 55r 16v

damage to rear body bumper area

surface corrosion rear brake discs

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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X212 VPA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X212 VPA, 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 X212 VPA registered?

X212 VPA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 October 2000.

Is X212 VPA safe to buy?

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