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X488 VYC

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

93,420 mi
Last recorded93,420 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX488 VYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2018 93,420 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 87,805 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 87,805 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer bush at hub (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer bush at hub (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 81,152 miles

Alternator belt cracking

Gearbox sump leaking

Misting of oil around rear differential

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/S/R tyre wearing thin

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Slight play in steering rack

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2016 81,152 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Alternator belt cracking

Gearbox sump leaking

Misting of oil around rear differential

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/S/R tyre wearing thin

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Slight play in steering rack

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2015 67,499 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

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

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

some play in n/s drag link

Pass 20 Nov 2014 52,592 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 48,344 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 45,650 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 42,971 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 37,846 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

down pipe exhaust bracket broken, but system still supported.

steering idle arm slight play.

Fail 24 Nov 2010 37,842 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

down pipe exhaust bracket broken, but system still supported.

steering idle arm slight play.

Pass 25 Nov 2009 35,291 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 33,007 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 30,082 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 26,822 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 23,734 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 VYC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 VYC, 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 VYC registered?

X488 VYC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 November 2000.

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