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X427 BBV

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,513 mi
Last recorded123,513 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX427 BBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2014 123,513 miles

front anti roll bar outer bushes worn

front brake discs worn and lipped

n/s windscreen scored

o/s rear brake pipe(to flexy)corroding

rear exhaust rubber detatched

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 6 Feb 2014 123,513 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front anti roll bar outer bushes worn

front brake discs worn and lipped

front exhaust bracket detatched

n/s windscreen scored

o/s rear brake disc corroded and pitted

o/s rear brake pipe(to flexy)corroding

rear exhaust rubber detatched

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 7 Feb 2013 115,915 miles

both front wheel bearings have slight play

engine management light on dashboard

nearside front track rod has slight play

offside front track rod has slight play

Fail 6 Feb 2013 115,915 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front wheel bearings have slight play

engine management light on dashboard

nearside front track rod has slight play

offside front track rod has slight play

Pass 1 Feb 2012 107,033 miles

front exhaust bracket detatched

front suspension arm rear bushes weak

n/s and o/s inner track rods worn

n/s rear tyre tread worn low

o/s outer anti roll bar outer bush worn

rear brake pads low

rear exhaust hanger detatched

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 25 Jan 2011 100,668 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front wheel bearings have slight play

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

offside front tyre feathered to inner edge

offside rear tyre has a nail in it

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

slight play detected at each front road wheel on steering rack

Pass 21 Jan 2010 91,542 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2010 91,523 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 83,185 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 71,195 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 71,185 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 54,613 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 54,613 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 54,279 miles

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

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

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

n/s mirror broken

Pass 13 Jan 2006 51,060 miles

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

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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X427 BBV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X427 BBV, 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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X427 BBV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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