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X497 MAP

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

150,867 mi
Last recorded150,867 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX497 MAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2022 150,867 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing near abs pump corroded and holed (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened rigidity bar corroded holed and weak[nearside front floor] (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened rigidity bar offside front[front floor]in very poor condition (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle to offside rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 149,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Jan 2021 149,218 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jul 2019 144,939 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 144,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering damper leaking oil (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective front clamp bolt broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise to replace (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 141,781 miles

nearside down pipe flange broken,not blowing at present.

Pass 14 Jul 2017 139,486 miles

Offside handbrake poor

Pass 23 Jun 2016 133,604 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 133,604 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 129,004 miles

offside front tyre worn and blistering on inner edge.

Pass 2 Jul 2014 123,624 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2013 118,284 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 118,283 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2012 112,007 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 112,007 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 9 Jul 2011 109,824 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front and rear number plates appear to be fitted over the top of other number plates

front exhaust mount bracket broken. exhaust is still supported. recommend this bracket to be replaced

Pass 9 Jul 2011 109,824 miles

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

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

both front and rear number plates appear to be fitted over the top of other number plates

front exhaust mount bracket broken. exhaust is still supported. recommend this bracket to be replaced

Pass 22 Apr 2010 167,584 miles

oil leak

wear all disc

Pass 5 Mar 2009 92,342 miles

wear front disc

Pass 29 Feb 2008 88,222 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 68,335 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 49,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 49,764 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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X497 MAP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 X497 MAP, 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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X497 MAP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 December 2000.

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