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X404 CTA

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

160,621 mi
Last recorded160,621 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX404 CTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2016 160,621 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe leaking above rear anti roll bar (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

bootlock inop (boot not opening)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 157,294 miles

both front wheelarches corroded

engine management light illuminated

offside front foglamp lens smashed

Fail 15 Oct 2015 157,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Fuel pipe leaking above rear subframe (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front wheelarches corroded

engine management light illuminated

fuel pipe corroded at bulkhead

offside front foglamp lens smashed

Pass 14 Oct 2014 151,958 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

both headlamp beams fading

engine management light illuminated

nearside front tyre feathered on outside edge

offside front foglamp lens cracked+bulb inoperative

wheelarches corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2014 151,958 miles

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

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

wheelarches corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

both headlamp beams fading

engine management light illuminated

nearside front tyre feathered on outside edge

offside front foglamp lens cracked+bulb inoperative

Pass 23 Sep 2013 144,900 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamp beams fading

engine management light illuminated

exhaust downpipe mounting fractured

nearside front tyre feathered on outer edge

Fail 23 Sep 2013 144,900 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamp beams fading

engine management light illuminated

exhaust downpipe mounting fractured

nearside front tyre feathered on outer edge

Pass 18 Sep 2012 134,708 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 134,708 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 120,283 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

nearside front foglamp inop

Pass 21 Sep 2010 106,378 miles

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

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

engine management light on

front exhaust mounting insecure

Fail 21 Sep 2010 106,378 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

engine management light on

front exhaust mounting insecure

Pass 19 Sep 2009 90,713 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 66,093 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 55,560 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 48,113 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 48,025 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 40,166 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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X404 CTA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 X404 CTA, 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 X404 CTA registered?

X404 CTA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 October 2000.

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