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Y743 BSX

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

123,713 mi
Last recorded123,713 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY743 BSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 123,713 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 119,077 miles

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

play in rack

Pass 19 Mar 2015 107,193 miles

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

unable to fully inspect main front to rear brakepipes due to grease /fuel tank / axle

unable to fully inspect offside / nearside sills due to covers

Pass 26 Feb 2014 97,588 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 97,585 miles

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

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

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

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)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 85,489 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 71,134 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012 71,079 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 57,464 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 48,990 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Feb 2010 48,990 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 42,807 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 42,807 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 38,464 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 38,464 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 31,977 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 31,977 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 31,977 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 21,263 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 21,263 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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Y743 BSX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y743 BSX, 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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Y743 BSX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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