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X314 BBC

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

118,847 mi
Last recorded118,847 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX314 BBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 118,847 miles

Brakes ; Pipes corroded at rear above subframe , difficult to fully assess

Lighting ; Headlamps lenses deteriorated , slightly affecting dip beam image

Note ; Coolant leak from rubber blanking cap at water pump

Note ; Engine covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Note ; P.A.S. / ancillary drive belt cracking , recommend replace

Suspension ; Lower ball joint has vertical play , Nearside front & slight Offside front

Fail 29 Nov 2018 118,847 miles

Emissions not tested due to major coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brakes ; Pipes corroded at rear above subframe , difficult to fully assess

Lighting ; Headlamps lenses deteriorated , slightly affecting dip beam image

Note ; Coolant leak from rubber blanking cap at water pump

Note ; Engine covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Note ; P.A.S. / ancillary drive belt cracking , recommend replace

Suspension ; Lower ball joint has vertical play , Nearside front & slight Offside front

Pass 5 Dec 2017 115,394 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 111,286 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2016 111,284 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 108,031 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

coolant and oil leaks

Pass 5 Dec 2014 103,826 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 103,826 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 100,179 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 96,047 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 89,175 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 85,911 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 79,325 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 79,323 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 71,234 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2008 71,234 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 56,244 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2005 45,773 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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X314 BBC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 X314 BBC, 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 X314 BBC registered?

X314 BBC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 October 2000.

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