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X473 XVG

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

86,096 mi
Last recorded86,096 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX473 XVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 86,096 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 83,389 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To both flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 79,674 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 77,928 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 75,196 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 75,196 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 72,927 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 72,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 71,422 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Mar 2017 71,422 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Nov 2015 68,511 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 64,820 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 59,628 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Nov 2012 55,884 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHT WEAR

NEAR SIDE REAR CHILD SEAT FITTED CANNOT FULLY CHECK SEAT BELT

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHT WEAR

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHT WEAR

Pass 28 Nov 2011 50,139 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 51,134 miles

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

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 47,769 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 47,769 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 43,722 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 40,448 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)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 35,063 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 32,148 miles

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

Offside Front 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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X473 XVG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 X473 XVG, 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 X473 XVG registered?

X473 XVG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is X473 XVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for X473 XVG shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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