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X385 ECE

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

205,608 mi
Last recorded205,608 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX385 ECE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2013 205,608 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 205,608 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 188,592 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine warning lamp is on

evidence of previous fuel leak

exhaust bracket corroded

slight corrosion on front wing

Fail 16 Apr 2012 188,592 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine warning lamp is on

evidence of previous fuel leak

exhaust bracket corroded

slight corrosion on front wing

Pass 6 Apr 2011 175,284 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 175,284 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 149,417 miles

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

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

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

slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing on road test at speed

Fail 11 Oct 2008 121,479 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 121,479 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 106,295 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 104,020 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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X385 ECE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver 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 X385 ECE, 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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X385 ECE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 September 2000.

Is X385 ECE safe to buy?

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