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X427 OLC

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,896 mi
Last recorded144,896 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX427 OLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 144,896 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

covers fitted

fuel lines slightly corroded

oil leak

slight corrosion to brake pipes

slight corrosion to chassis

Pass 18 Nov 2014 136,219 miles

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

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

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

fuel line slight corrison

Pass 14 Nov 2013 130,032 miles

N/S Side skirt inscure

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

O/S Side skirt inscure

Rear springs corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2013 130,032 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

N/S Side skirt inscure

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

O/S Side skirt onscure

Rear springs corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2012 121,676 miles

FRONT OFFSIDE TYRE TREAD DEPTH LOW ON EDGES

REAR SPRINGS CORRODED

Fail 24 Nov 2012 121,676 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

FRONT OFFSIDE TYRE TREAD DEPTH LOW ON EDGES

REAR SPRINGS CORRODED

Pass 26 Nov 2011 115,121 miles

Both front tyres wearing low, 3mm

Nearside rear tyre pressure low, split in sidewall, recommend replace

Rear axle leaking

Pass 16 Nov 2010 106,835 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight cut's on side wall of n/s/r tyre (NOT SHOWING CORD'S)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 98,574 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 90,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 90,748 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 82,590 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)

Fail 9 Nov 2007 82,590 miles

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

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)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 71,849 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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X427 OLC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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