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W579 XVE

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

78,801 mi
Last recorded78,801 miles
Recorded on21 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW579 XVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2016 78,801 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2015 78,790 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 78,775 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 78,708 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 78,010 miles

all brake discs corroded

Pass 21 May 2010 77,560 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 76,168 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 72,362 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2008 72,327 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 May 2007 69,309 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 66,714 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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W579 XVE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 W579 XVE, 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 W579 XVE registered?

W579 XVE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 April 2000.

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The MOT history for W579 XVE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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