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X256 FGM

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

87,136 mi
Last recorded87,136 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX256 FGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 87,136 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2023 87,136 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 82,398 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 80,312 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material borderline pass/fail (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Apr 2020 80,310 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure centre bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 55% on increase (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material borderline pass/fail (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 74,614 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 68,724 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 66,394 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 65,069 miles

all four brake discs in poor condition

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 11 Mar 2015 62,983 miles

nsr tyre side wall perished

nsr tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2014 60,912 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 59,524 miles

slight play in nearside steering link rod

Pass 22 Mar 2012 55,150 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 53,509 miles

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

metal brake pipes pitted

rear subframe rusty and various suspension arms rusty

Pass 26 Jan 2010 51,216 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 48,781 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 41,996 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 33,381 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 33,364 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

offside front tyre worn on edges

rear discs corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2005 27,067 miles

Nearside Front 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 number plate deteriorated

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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X256 FGM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X256 FGM, 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 X256 FGM registered?

X256 FGM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 November 2000.

Is X256 FGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for X256 FGM shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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