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X143 EGW

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,460 mi
Last recorded116,460 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX143 EGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 116,460 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 116,453 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 107,014 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 107,006 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 107,006 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2017 105,621 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 105,621 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 100,872 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 100,820 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 95,562 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 95,562 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)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 95,189 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 95,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 86,639 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 86,639 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 80,247 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 56,635 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 56,632 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)

E/M/L light on

Pass 20 Aug 2010 54,835 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 54,835 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)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 50,588 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 48,503 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 46,314 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2007 46,314 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2006 42,456 miles

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

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

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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X143 EGW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X143 EGW, 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 X143 EGW registered?

X143 EGW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 November 2000.

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