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X388 BFM

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,838 mi
Last recorded85,838 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX388 BFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2012 85,838 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2012 85,774 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 80,864 miles

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside front tyre balding on inner edge

rear brake discs severely corroded/pitted

Fail 22 Dec 2010 80,851 miles

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside front tyre balding on inner edge

oil leak(gearbox)

rear brake discs severely corroded/pitted

Pass 30 Nov 2009 64,705 miles

Corrosion to n/s/r brake disc.

Fuse-box lid insecure.

Slight movement in steering column.

Wiper blade poor in opperation.

Fail 30 Nov 2009 64,705 miles

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Corrosion to n/s/r brake disc.

Fuse-box lid insecure.

Wiper blade poor in opperation.

Pass 10 Nov 2008 61,192 miles

slight lift to os lower ball joint correctly spaced No plates fitted over incorrectly spaced plates

Pass 13 Dec 2007 56,272 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 54,965 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 49,197 miles

slight wear on outer edge on offside front tyre.

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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X388 BFM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X388 BFM, 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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X388 BFM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 November 2000.

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