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X181 EGW

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,947 mi
Last recorded112,947 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX181 EGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 112,947 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 112,947 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 110,804 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 110,728 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Centre sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 108,739 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 108,737 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 106,239 miles

Coolant leak @ expansion tank

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

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

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

Nearside front bumper damaged

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 103,489 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust gasses inside cabin

nearside front bumper cracked

Pass 12 Sep 2014 103,489 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust gasses inside cabin

nearside front bumper cracked

Pass 26 Sep 2013 99,751 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 99,751 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 95,570 miles

Centre Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 95,566 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Centre Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 90,131 miles

damage at front

Pass 29 Sep 2010 82,516 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 72,645 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 60,697 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2008 60,697 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 50,324 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 40,323 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2005 34,748 miles

ADVISE BOTH REAR TYRES BE CHANGED SOON 3MM TREAD DEPTH LEFT

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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X181 EGW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X181 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 X181 EGW registered?

X181 EGW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 October 2000.

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