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X231 HBF

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,631 mi
Last recorded76,631 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX231 HBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 76,631 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 75,199 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 74,981 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 74,979 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 74,529 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 74,529 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 73,648 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 72,369 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 72,369 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 71,471 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 69,880 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 69,870 miles

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 68,454 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 67,132 miles

Centre Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

f discs pitted inside

f number plate deterriorating

wiper detewriorating

Pass 18 Jul 2009 65,735 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 64,134 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 16 Jul 2008 64,134 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 30 Jul 2007 61,990 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2006 59,321 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 56,965 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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X231 HBF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X231 HBF, 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 X231 HBF registered?

X231 HBF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 November 2000.

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