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X488 ROO

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

138,098 mi
Last recorded138,098 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX488 ROO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 138,098 miles

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS SLIGHT WEAR

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WEAR

NEAR SIDE REAR MUD FLAP LOOSE

Fail 6 Jan 2016 138,096 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS SLIGHT WEAR

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WEAR

NEAR SIDE REAR MUD FLAP LOOSE

Pass 7 Jan 2015 132,791 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 132,770 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 128,832 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 128,831 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2013 117,745 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 117,745 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 106,250 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 99,838 miles

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

engine managent light on

Pass 8 Dec 2009 94,013 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 87,998 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 87,998 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 82,022 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 75,357 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 75,357 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 69,857 miles

front discs worn

front pads getting low

near side front tyre on 2mm and worn on inner edge

off side front worn on inner edge

screw in off side rear tyre

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 ROO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 X488 ROO, 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 ROO registered?

X488 ROO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 November 2000.

Is X488 ROO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X488 ROO shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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