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W678 XOB

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,678 mi
Last recorded101,678 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW678 XOB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2013 101,678 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 107,467 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN BUT SYSTEM IS STILL SUPPORTED.

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 107,407 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

CENTRE EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN BUT SYSTEM IS STILL SUPPORTED.

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 105,541 miles

oFFSIDE REAR TYRE ON LOWER LIMITS ON INNER EDGE

Fail 17 Mar 2011 105,528 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

oFFSIDE REAR TYRE ON LOWER LIMITS ON INNER EDGE

Pass 19 Mar 2010 102,770 miles

Front and rear brake disc's worn ans slightly scored.

Front brake hoses slightly perrished.

Front wheel bearings have play in them

N/s/f and N/s/r tyre sidewalls have cuts and tears but not yet down to cords.

N/s/f bottom ball joint has slight play

O/s/f bottom ball joint has slight play in it.

Pass 17 Mar 2009 99,472 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 99,472 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 96,466 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 92,400 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 88,434 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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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W678 XOB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue 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 W678 XOB, 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 W678 XOB registered?

W678 XOB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 April 2000.

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