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W81 XAH

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

69,130 mi
Last recorded69,130 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW81 XAH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 69,130 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near and Offside, front and rear have all been greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Near and Offside (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside SILLS AND INNER ARCHES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 68,970 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near and Offside, front and rear have all been Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 68,762 miles

Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play Near and Offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Near and Offside, upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 68,606 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front fog lamp not working

Pass 25 Jul 2019 68,178 miles

Front FOGLAMPS NOT WORKING

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

STEERING IDLER BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN

Fail 25 Jul 2019 68,178 miles

Front FOGLAMPS NOT WORKING

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking STEERING DAMPER (2.1.5 (a))

STEERING IDLER BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN

Pass 16 Aug 2018 67,597 miles

Steering damper has slight leak

Pass 8 Aug 2017 66,944 miles

BOTH FRONT FOG LAMPS NOT WORKING

CENTRE EXHAUST SUPPORTS

PLAY IN STEERING ARM INNER BALL JOINTS

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING BOX

Pass 26 Jul 2016 66,179 miles

BOTH FRONT FOG LIGHTS

PARKING BRAKE EFF 16%

Fail 26 Jul 2016 66,177 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases MANIFOLD TO DOWN PIPE (7.1.2)

BOTH FRONT FOG LIGHTS

PARKING BRAKE EFF 16%

Pass 22 Jul 2015 65,501 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

diff oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2014 64,959 miles

front drag link end ball joint play

Fail 12 Aug 2014 64,948 miles

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

front drag link end ball joint play

Pass 6 Aug 2013 64,240 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 63,538 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 62,951 miles

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

steering idler arm play

Fail 9 Aug 2011 62,950 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

steering idler arm play

Pass 5 Aug 2010 62,231 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 61,600 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 60,849 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 59,985 miles

down pipe support bracket

steering damper

Pass 20 Feb 2007 59,374 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 58,446 miles

Sills to floors,parts of fuel/brake pipes could not be checked because of covers fitted

Slight lift in offside and nearside front lower suspension ball joints

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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W81 XAH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 W81 XAH, 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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W81 XAH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 June 2000.

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