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X259 FGM

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,630 mi
Last recorded174,630 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX259 FGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 174,630 miles

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

center exhaust brt needs welding !

center heat shield loose

dink nsf rim

front dampers corroded

oil leak

underside,suspension and some brake components corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2024 174,627 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

center exhaust brt needs welding !

center heat shield loose

dink nsf rim

front dampers corroded

oil leak

underside,suspension and some brake components corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2023 173,564 miles

Both headlamps discoloured

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

Exhaust centre heat shield insecure

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

N/s sill trim insecure

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Inner wing corroded-hole

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Rear exhaust mounting rubbers not fitted correctly

Rear floor pan corroded

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All shock absorbers have been greased (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washers weak

Pass 2 Aug 2022 171,181 miles

all brake/fuel lines have been greased up

dampers are weeping or covered in grease

nsf flexi brake hose damaged

sticker across the top of the windscreen

washers work but very poor

windscreen cracked !

Fail 18 Jul 2022 171,176 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction black sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Intermediate drop arm modified such that the steering is adversely affected ns idler (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake pipes and fuel lines have been greased

dampers are weeping or covered in grease

nsf brake flexi hose damaged

osr flexi twisted

screen cracked

underside,suspension and brake components corroded

valve caps missing

Pass 10 Sep 2019 169,330 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear mounting in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

brake pipes have been greased

ns rack end has slight play

nsr damper is weeping

osf flexi is chaffed

rear suspension is corroded

valve caps

Fail 9 Sep 2019 169,330 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure rear mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning one of the two bulbs is out (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake pipes have been greased

nsr damper is weeping

osf flexi is chaffed

rear suspension is corroded

valve caps

Pass 24 Aug 2018 160,643 miles

osf fog lamp is not working

play in the ns steering idler! cant find it on my failer list so pass and advise!

Fail 23 Aug 2018 160,643 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

osf fog lamp is not working

play in the ns steering idler! cant find it on my failer list so pass and advise!

Pass 13 Sep 2017 150,876 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 150,875 miles

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

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced tarnished (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced tarnished (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 134,838 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 107,782 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 107,782 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 96,436 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 96,435 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 84,110 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 84,110 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 79,638 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 73,244 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 66,160 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 61,584 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 48,246 miles

advise rear tyres side walls slightly damaged.

Pass 25 Aug 2006 38,834 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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X259 FGM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X259 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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X259 FGM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 November 2000.

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