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X38 OBH

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,713 mi
Last recorded127,713 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX38 OBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2015 127,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all the metal brake pipes and fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion.

engine management light on!

n/s/r tyre worn to 4 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm.

reverse lights not working.

slight play in the n/s/f whel bearing.

smell of petrol arond tank/fuel pump area, but no visable leak.

various corrosion in the body.

various small stone chips in the windscreen.

Fail 5 Aug 2015 127,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all the metal brake pipes and fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion.

engine management light on!

n/s/r tyre worn to 4 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm.

reverse lights not working.

smell of petrol arond tank/fuel pump area, but no visable leak.

various corrosion in the body.

various small stone chips in the windscreen.

Pass 1 Aug 2014 116,650 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 105,729 miles

front brake pads worn to excess

Pass 27 Jul 2012 93,806 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 87,777 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 85,246 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 79,713 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 74,603 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 66,821 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 66,721 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 58,266 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on.

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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X38 OBH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X38 OBH, 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 X38 OBH registered?

X38 OBH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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