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X285 FKE

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

171,104 mi
Last recorded171,104 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX285 FKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2018 171,104 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 171,104 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 167,835 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 167,835 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 160,638 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 152,759 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside and offside front tyres wearing low on inner and outer edges

Fail 1 Dec 2014 140,845 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 140,845 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 127,089 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 127,089 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 115,555 miles

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

diff oil leak

high level brake lamp not fully working

Fail 2 Nov 2011 101,908 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 2 Nov 2011 101,908 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 6 Oct 2010 88,776 miles

part of centre stop lamp not working

Pass 7 Oct 2009 73,144 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 58,674 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 37,018 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 37,018 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 22,977 miles

off side front tyre cut in side wall

Pass 13 Oct 2005 18,646 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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X285 FKE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X285 FKE, 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 X285 FKE registered?

X285 FKE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 October 2000.

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