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X247 FBD

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

137,580 mi
Last recorded137,580 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX247 FBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 137,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under trays fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2016 137,580 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2015 132,889 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Jan 2014 125,938 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 117,044 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 117,036 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 104,542 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 90,510 miles

rear tyres worn close to tread bars

Fail 4 Jan 2011 90,508 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs worn and corroded

rear tyres worn close to tread bars

Pass 30 Dec 2009 84,996 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Dec 2009 84,996 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 76,802 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

clutch pipe corroded

Pass 16 May 2007 74,086 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 70,752 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 70,752 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 70,189 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 70,159 miles

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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X247 FBD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 X247 FBD, 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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X247 FBD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 October 2000.

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