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W996 XHS

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

120,119 mi
Last recorded120,119 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW996 XHS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 120,119 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 120,110 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2021 115,520 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 115,520 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 110,761 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 108,361 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 106,379 miles

near side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 6 Jun 2018 106,379 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 103,275 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing oninner edge

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 99,122 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 93,512 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 87,853 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 87,835 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 81,728 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 76,668 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 73,056 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 70,661 miles

both front tyres wearing around edges

front and rear brake pipes corroding

fuel pipes corroded

radius arm bushes splitting

rear coil springs corroded

slight play in both front inner track rod ends

Pass 21 May 2009 66,877 miles

slight play in both front inner track rod ends

Pass 16 Feb 2008 62,364 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 62,050 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 52,142 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 52,142 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 44,378 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 44,377 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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W996 XHS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 W996 XHS, 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 W996 XHS registered?

W996 XHS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 April 2000.

Is W996 XHS safe to buy?

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