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X488 NBV

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,845 mi
Last recorded143,845 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX488 NBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2014 143,845 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 137,589 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front screenwash weak

Fail 9 Feb 2013 137,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front screenwash weak

Pass 16 Feb 2012 125,697 miles

fuel line corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2012 125,694 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

esp light on

fuel line corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2011 113,076 miles

front and rear subframes getting corroded

rear discs getting corroded and worn

some play front and rear drop links

some play steering idlers

Pass 21 Jan 2010 100,003 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 88,435 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 82,360 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 66,990 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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X488 NBV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X488 NBV, 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 X488 NBV registered?

X488 NBV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X488 NBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X488 NBV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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