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X218 GWH

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

156,701 mi
Last recorded156,701 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX218 GWH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2014 156,701 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 31 Oct 2013 155,260 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 150,488 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front tyre is cracking on the inner sidewall

Pass 9 Dec 2011 149,116 miles

n/s/r body bar missing,not structural

various components corroding on under side of car

Fail 8 Dec 2011 149,116 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front discs pitted and lipped

front inner pads appear low

n/s/r body bar missing,not structural

rear discs rusted and pitting

various components corroding on under side of car

Pass 22 Dec 2010 141,492 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 141,492 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 121,789 miles

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

Propshaft component defective

Fail 27 Nov 2009 121,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 3 Nov 2008 107,114 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Nov 2007 96,255 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 96,255 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 82,713 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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X218 GWH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X218 GWH, 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 X218 GWH registered?

X218 GWH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 November 2000.

Is X218 GWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for X218 GWH shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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