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X283 FGM

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

143,837 mi
Last recorded143,837 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX283 FGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2013 143,837 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2013 143,837 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 138,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

offside front fog light broken and not working

Fail 2 Apr 2012 138,190 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

offside front fog light broken and not working

Pass 1 Nov 2010 133,193 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 133,183 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 122,638 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 122,637 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 95,953 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 78,654 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 76,503 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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X283 FGM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X283 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 X283 FGM registered?

X283 FGM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X283 FGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for X283 FGM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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