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X852 KHB

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

228,043 mi
Last recorded228,043 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX852 KHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 228,043 miles

Both outer sill coves fitted ( unable to inspect outer sills)

Both rear brake back plates heavily corroded

Metal fuel lines / pipes corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet to ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle underside has excessive corrosion

Fail 27 Nov 2018 228,043 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced welded crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch ( under bonnet) within 30cm front suspension strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both outer sill coves fitted ( unable to inspect outer sills)

Both rear brake back plates heavily corroded

Metal fuel lines / pipes corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet to ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle underside has excessive corrosion

Pass 1 Dec 2017 226,679 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 29 Nov 2017 226,674 miles

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

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)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 224,884 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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)

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Nov 2016 224,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2015 222,986 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 216,139 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 204,094 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SMOOTH INSIDE EDGES

Fail 18 Nov 2013 204,094 miles

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

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES SMOOTH INSIDE EDGES

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 188,210 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING THIN INSIDE EDGES

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 170,604 miles

BODY STIFFNERS CORRODED

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

OIL LEAK FROM TRANSMISSION

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Oct 2011 169,877 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

BODY STIFFNERS CORRODED

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

OIL LEAK FROM TRANSMISSION

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 153,677 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SMOOTH INSIDE EDGE

CENTRE AND REAR. EXHAUST AND SUPPORT BRAKETS CORRODED

OIL LEAK FROM TRANSMISION

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

UNDER BODY STIFFING BARS CORRODED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Nov 2010 153,677 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES SMOOTH INSIDE EDGE

CENTRE AND REAR. EXHAUST AND SUPPORT BRAKETS CORRODED

OIL LEAK FROM TRANSMISION

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

UNDER BODY STIFFING BARS CORRODED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 139,824 miles

SLIGHT OIL LEAK AUTO/TRANS.SUMP PAN

Pass 14 Nov 2008 123,480 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Nov 2007 110,944 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 110,944 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 97,753 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S REAR TYRE 2-3MM ONLY

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 88,360 miles

O/S REAR TYRE 3-4MM ONLY

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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X852 KHB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X852 KHB, 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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X852 KHB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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