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X494 BHK

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

158,624 mi
Last recorded158,624 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX494 BHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2018 158,624 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner track rod arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan and sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner track rod arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 May 2017 152,704 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S and O/S (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Depth is approx 1.7mm,legal limit is 1.6mm,requires changing A.S.A.P. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill/floor (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Depth is approx 2.00mm,legal limit is 1.6mm,requires changing A.S.A.P. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 May 2017 152,704 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S and O/S (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Depth is approx 1.7mm,legal limit is 1.6mm,requires changing A.S.A.P. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill/floor (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Depth is approx 2.00mm,legal limit is 1.6mm,requires changing A.S.A.P. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2016 147,450 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit depth 1.8mm,legal limit is 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit depth 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 May 2016 147,450 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit depth 1.8mm,legal limit is 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit depth 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2015 142,448 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 142,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 131,106 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 128,179 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 119,406 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2011 103,810 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2010 92,039 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 84,856 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 84,836 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 72,469 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing on edges

o/s/f lower balljoint has slight play

Pass 10 Sep 2007 56,584 miles

Rear tyres 2-3mm

Pass 11 Sep 2006 45,050 miles

n/s/r tyre has small cut in sidewall and wearing on outer edges

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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X494 BHK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 X494 BHK, 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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X494 BHK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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