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W553 XAR

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

77,186 mi
Last recorded77,186 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW553 XAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 77,186 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 77,179 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Wishbone arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Wishbone arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 76,951 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 76,576 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 76,135 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 75,758 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 74,020 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 73,898 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 31 May 2016 73,081 miles

rear brake disc's rusty

Pass 30 May 2015 72,134 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 71,073 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 70,041 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 69,286 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 68,560 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 67,652 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 67,652 miles

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

n/s and o/s front wheels have slight play

Pass 27 Apr 2009 65,329 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 65,329 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 7 Apr 2008 61,155 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 61,155 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 55,453 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 55,453 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Pass 3 Apr 2006 48,563 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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W553 XAR is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W553 XAR, 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 W553 XAR registered?

W553 XAR is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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