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X512 HVM

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,415 mi
Last recorded91,415 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX512 HVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 91,415 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2017 91,402 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 90,475 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

deep cut to offside front tyre outer wall not showing cordes at time of test

Pass 5 Aug 2014 88,596 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 88,558 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 9 Aug 2013 86,075 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 8 Aug 2013 86,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 8 Aug 2012 81,770 miles

nearside front fog light not working

offside rear tyre has cuts in the outer sidewall

Fail 6 Aug 2012 81,760 miles

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

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

nearside front fog light not working

offside rear tyre has cuts in the outer sidewall

Pass 6 Aug 2011 78,678 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 74,612 miles

nearside front fog lamp not working

nearside front tyre starting to crack and split

Pass 7 Aug 2009 69,207 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 7 Aug 2008 61,002 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 51,461 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 48,795 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2005 44,812 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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X512 HVM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X512 HVM, 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 X512 HVM registered?

X512 HVM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 September 2000.

Is X512 HVM safe to buy?

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