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N44 TXE

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

135,650 mi
Last recorded135,650 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN44 TXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 135,650 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Feb 2016 133,632 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play steering rack idler arm (marked) (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear (6.3.4a)

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

offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Feb 2015 110,693 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

sill covers fitted, restricting view of outer sills

Fail 31 Jan 2015 110,329 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

sill covers fitted, restricting view of outer sills

Pass 21 Jan 2014 98,215 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 98,090 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Feb 2013 89,520 miles

rear pads getting low

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 89,511 miles

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

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

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear pads getting low

Pass 5 Jan 2012 86,141 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake pipes covered with undersealed

Pass 28 Dec 2010 82,485 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 73,576 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 73,576 miles

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 70,478 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 66,060 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 66,060 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 61,752 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 55,494 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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N44 TXE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 N44 TXE, 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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What year was N44 TXE registered?

N44 TXE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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