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X252 BGX

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

106,360 mi
Last recorded106,360 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX252 BGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2021 106,360 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 106,347 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 100,390 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 92,134 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

sill covers fitted

slight corrosion to front & rear brake discs

slight damage to windscreen

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2017 92,131 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

sill covers fitted

slight corrosion to front & rear brake discs

slight damage to windscreen

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2017 92,128 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

nearside front tyre tread depth getting down

sill covers fitted

slight corrosion to front & rear brake discs

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2015 88,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 80,089 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 80,089 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2013 77,125 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 May 2013 77,125 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 74,581 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 71,508 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 170,137 miles

Plasic covers over outer sills.

Strongly adv, Full brake inspection, Slight play in both front lower ball joints, Slight play in both front wheel bearings, Tracking check, Exhaust corroded, Washer jets require adjustment.

Suspect slight wear in steering idler.

Pass 5 Dec 2008 161,285 miles

clutch lazy

dashboard warning lights on

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front and offside rear jacking point pads missing

windscreen damaged

Pass 13 Jun 2007 147,613 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 139,448 miles

Both front tyres close to limit on outer edges.

Fail 23 May 2006 139,448 miles

Both front tyres close to limit on outer edges.

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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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X252 BGX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 X252 BGX, 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 X252 BGX registered?

X252 BGX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 November 2000.

Is X252 BGX safe to buy?

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