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X36 SFF

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

176,376 mi
Last recorded176,376 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX36 SFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 176,376 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 176,375 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 173,312 miles

centre exhaust very rusty and weak recommend replacment

eml light on

Pass 7 Jul 2015 163,788 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres starting to wear on egdes

Pass 17 Jul 2014 153,391 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 153,230 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 143,026 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear tyres worn inner edges!

Fail 20 Jul 2013 143,026 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear tyres worn inner edges!

Pass 14 Aug 2012 133,610 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 124,296 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 113,628 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 102,284 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 102,283 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 91,859 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 86,735 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 82,329 miles

offside rear tyre inner sidewall perished

washers weak

Pass 14 Oct 2005 76,424 miles

Nearside washer weak.

Offside rear tyre on limit.

Fail 11 Oct 2005 76,369 miles

Centre Steering damper gland failed and leaking oil (2.2.C.1e)

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

Nearside washer weak.

Offside rear tyre on 1.6mm limit.

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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X36 SFF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc 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 X36 SFF, 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 X36 SFF registered?

X36 SFF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 November 2000.

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