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X281 OLC

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

115,540 mi
Last recorded115,540 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX281 OLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 115,540 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2025 113,835 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 110,551 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 107,735 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 104,859 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 102,101 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 98,639 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 95,137 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 90,696 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 86,948 miles

Front and rear brake discs worn but pads ok at present

Pass 4 Oct 2016 86,687 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 85,942 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 84,538 miles

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Wiper blade starting to split

Pass 1 Oct 2013 83,498 miles

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

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

Slight exhaust blow from center section

Pass 2 Oct 2012 81,688 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 73,977 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 73,977 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 64,777 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 64,545 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 May 2009 55,721 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 48,730 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2008 48,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 42,307 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 39,844 miles

Nearside 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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X281 OLC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 X281 OLC, 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 X281 OLC registered?

X281 OLC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X281 OLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X281 OLC shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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