CarVerify

Free Car Check

X473 CBL

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

168,924 mi
Last recorded168,924 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationX473 CBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 168,924 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 168,916 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 168,657 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 168,387 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened in areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear,TREAD OK (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in areas (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear,TREAD OK (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in areas (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded areas

Pass 17 Mar 2021 166,142 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF + Both Rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 162,871 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 160,360 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 160,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 156,664 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 154,315 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 149,483 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 146,223 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 143,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 143,865 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 143,299 miles

small honey comb partern in back ground of both number plates but car registration befor 9/2001

Pass 14 Sep 2011 142,584 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 140,501 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 140,499 miles

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

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 135,876 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Nearside front tyre worn below 1.6mm on outer edge

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 131,343 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 127,309 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 119,417 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
Full Mercedes-benz Clk reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

X473 CBL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 X473 CBL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X473 CBL?

You can check the full history of X473 CBL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was X473 CBL registered?

X473 CBL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 September 2000.

Is X473 CBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X473 CBL shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X473 CBL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on X473 CBL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.