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X709 BAM

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

146,106 mi
Last recorded146,106 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX709 BAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2021 146,106 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength actual mount corroded through (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper suspension arm (inner wing corroded through) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective deteriorated (no beam image) (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above sub-frame (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength actual mount corroded through (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective deteriorated (no beam image) (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all 4X (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 138,367 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

front & center exhaust mounts corroded

windscreen damaged but not effecting view

Pass 23 Sep 2019 134,111 miles

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 7 Sep 2018 122,278 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S and N/S (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 122,278 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S and N/S (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 115,252 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

nsr and osr brake pipes corroding

nsr tyre tread worn

Pass 5 Sep 2016 105,759 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 105,759 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 87,856 miles

front brake discs heavily corroded..inners

power steering starting to leak

Fail 9 Sep 2015 87,846 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor strengthener (2.4.A.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt joining to track rod (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

front brake discs heavily corroded..inners

power steering starting to leak

some wear in steerjng system

Pass 13 Sep 2014 68,378 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 66,114 miles

both rear tyres just legal

Pass 7 Sep 2012 62,950 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 56,912 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 52,543 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 50,216 miles

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

offside and nearside front tyres scrubbing on edges.

Pass 10 Jan 2009 45,288 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 32,491 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 20,656 miles

n/s and o/s/r tyres---close to legal limit in centre of tread.

Fail 6 Dec 2006 20,656 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s and o/s/r tyres---close to legal limit in centre of tread.

Pass 3 Dec 2005 15,218 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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X709 BAM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X709 BAM, 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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X709 BAM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 September 2000.

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