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W881 XCE

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

147,612 mi
Last recorded147,612 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW881 XCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 147,612 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 147,612 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported mount (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering to floor (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 138,124 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn in side edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 130,911 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 123,389 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under car and components rusty

Fail 26 Aug 2014 123,381 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under car and components rusty

Pass 30 Aug 2013 117,529 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under car and components rusty

Fail 29 Aug 2013 117,529 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all head light lenes deteriorated

rear tyres wearing low and bald on edges

under car and components rusty

Pass 28 Aug 2012 108,509 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

head lights deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2011 99,289 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 91,450 miles

o/s/r tyre 3 mm

Pass 11 Aug 2009 84,437 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 84,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 78,730 miles

covers fitted under car

Fail 3 Sep 2008 78,725 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

covers fitted under car

Pass 31 Aug 2007 72,645 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres wearing on edges,o/s/r 3mm

Pass 1 Sep 2006 59,780 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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W881 XCE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 W881 XCE, 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 W881 XCE registered?

W881 XCE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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