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X315 FHL

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

134,155 mi
Last recorded134,155 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX315 FHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2026 134,155 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 132,106 miles

Brake pipes have been greased, limiting the depth of inspection that can be carried out to assess their condition.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front & rear sections (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2025 132,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipes have been greased, limiting the depth of inspection that can be carried out to assess their condition.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front & rear sections (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 128,986 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system deteriorated.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 125,911 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 122,535 miles

Brake pipes have been greased, limiting the depth of inspection that can be carried out to assess their condition.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear differential oil leak.

Pass 25 Jan 2021 119,643 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear to centre section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 117,516 miles

Brake pipes have been greased, limiting the depth of inspection that can be carried out to assess their condition.

Exhaust system deteriorated.

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 117,516 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated.

Brake pipes have been greased, limiting the depth of inspection that can be carried out to assess their condition.

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 113,387 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 108,298 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded off side rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to near side rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 104,717 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 101,720 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 98,639 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 98,639 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 94,212 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 94,212 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 87,498 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 80,038 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 74,170 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 74,140 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 67,678 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 61,681 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 57,957 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 52,828 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Dec 2005 46,403 miles

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

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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X315 FHL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X315 FHL, 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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X315 FHL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 December 2000.

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