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X687 VLS

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,411 mi
Last recorded116,411 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX687 VLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2011 116,411 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2011 116,401 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 111,629 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 105,842 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 104,641 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 4 Dec 2007 104,369 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 99,397 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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X687 VLS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 X687 VLS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X687 VLS registered?

X687 VLS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 October 2000.

Is X687 VLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X687 VLS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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