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X714 GET

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

176,080 mi
Last recorded176,080 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX714 GET
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 176,080 miles

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

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)

nearside front steering arm play

Fail 21 Aug 2017 176,065 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working and offside rear (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and offside rear pad (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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)

nearside front steering arm play

Pass 8 Sep 2016 165,450 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all x4 (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 165,450 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all x4 (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 143,798 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Aug 2015 143,798 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2014 132,379 miles

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

offside front wheel has slight play

Pass 20 Nov 2013 121,407 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front to rear brake pipes covered in grease at rear cannot fully inspect

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel tank supported strap corroded

n/s/f steering arm slight play

Fail 9 Nov 2013 121,356 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front to rear brake pipes covered in grease at rear cannot fully inspect

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel tank supported strap corroded

n/s/f steering arm slight play

Pass 5 Nov 2012 107,038 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2012 106,929 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

centre exhaust heat shield loose

front wiper split

Pass 27 Oct 2011 102,451 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 94,050 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 86,158 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 77,312 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2008 77,311 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 67,547 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 67,490 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 51,760 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 51,760 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine managment light is illuminated on dashboard †

Pass 14 Oct 2005 41,494 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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X714 GET is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 X714 GET, 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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X714 GET is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 October 2000.

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