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X508 SCX

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

135,460 mi
Last recorded135,460 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX508 SCX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 135,460 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 130,281 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 119,870 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 119,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 109,167 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2021 109,167 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 98,406 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 97,700 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 97,700 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 97,303 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play N/s and o/s (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 94,113 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 94,112 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil spring broken Both (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil low

Pass 5 Feb 2015 90,041 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 86,735 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 81,689 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 77,936 miles

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

n/s front fog lamp not working

Fail 20 Feb 2012 77,935 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

n/s front fog lamp not working

Fail 22 Feb 2011 74,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 74,035 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 69,480 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 66,267 miles

gearbox and diff oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted

rear suspension component partially shrouded in plastic

Pass 27 Feb 2008 63,034 miles

front fogs req attn

inside h/lamp leveler inop

o/s/f shock absorber weak

Fail 27 Feb 2008 63,034 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front fogs req attn

inside h/lamp leveler inop

o/s/f shock absorber weak

Pass 23 Feb 2007 58,538 miles

transmission oil leak- o/s/r diff seal

Pass 20 Feb 2006 53,747 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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X508 SCX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 X508 SCX, 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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X508 SCX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 September 2000.

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