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X261 RVV

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

113,275 mi
Last recorded113,275 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX261 RVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 113,275 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2017 112,427 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 111,401 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 104,889 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 104,889 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 100,658 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 95,540 miles

PROMPT ESP light

PROMPT both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Aug 2012 90,385 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 89,705 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Feb 2012 89,700 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 86,981 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2011 86,979 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 84,400 miles

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

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 82,385 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 79,602 miles

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

Nearside door mirror not ssecure

Nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated ( starting to delaminated )

Pass 8 Feb 2008 79,602 miles

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

Nearside door mirror not ssecure

Nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated ( starting to delaminated )

Pass 8 Feb 2007 75,858 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

dipstick was hanging out

nearside door mirror glass insecure

object on inside mirror

under trays

Pass 7 Feb 2006 70,614 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings

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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X261 RVV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 X261 RVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X261 RVV registered?

X261 RVV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 November 2000.

Is X261 RVV safe to buy?

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