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X949 RBW

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,668 mi
Last recorded145,668 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX949 RBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 145,668 miles

boot intermittent latch fault

headlamp lenses deteriorated

nearside rear tyre worn edge and near limit

number plates deteriorating

Fail 12 Jun 2014 144,404 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

boot release intermittent fault

front and rear number plates deteriorating

headlamp lenses deteriorated

nearside rear tyre wearing low

offside headlamp mount broken

Pass 13 Jul 2013 131,800 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 131,791 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jun 2012 131,791 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2011 129,761 miles

offside front tyre cracking on inner sidewall

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges of tread & inner sidewall

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls & worn on edge of tread

Pass 21 Dec 2009 127,120 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 123,880 miles

n/s/front tyre pressure feels to low

Pass 18 Oct 2007 121,294 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

front tyre pressures feel low!

Fail 18 Oct 2007 121,294 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

front tyre pressures feel low!

Pass 30 Jun 2006 115,582 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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X949 RBW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 X949 RBW, 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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X949 RBW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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