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X429 EGM

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

214,916 mi
Last recorded214,916 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX429 EGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 214,916 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

eml

oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2018 214,852 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

EML ON

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Spare wheel boot floor slightly corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2017 204,515 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 180,907 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 162,520 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 160,387 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 160,387 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 155,312 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

off side door check strap broken

off side rear tyre close to legal limit

rear number plate in poor condition

slight leak from steering damper

Fail 10 Oct 2012 155,307 miles

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

off side door check strap broken

off side rear tyre close to legal limit

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear number plate in poor condition

slight leak from steering damper

Pass 21 Oct 2011 147,601 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Some corrosion to rear floor and rear subframe.

Pass 25 Oct 2010 141,103 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 141,102 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

rear No plate soon require replacement.

Pass 19 Nov 2009 130,558 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 130,556 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 118,999 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 118,999 miles

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

both rear brake flexi-hoses perished

both rear coil springs very rusty

light stone chips windscreen

nearside front coil spring rusty

rear discs lipped

rear pads low

some movement in offside and nearside front ball joints

some play front wheel bearings

water damage rear no plate

Pass 30 Nov 2007 108,586 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 108,586 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front fuel pipes underneath very rusty

someplay in steering links

stone chip windscreen

Pass 29 Nov 2006 98,626 miles

Front + rear 'no' plates discoloured.

Missing center exhaust mount + rear exhaust mount. Flanges of exhaust system rusty including bolts.

N/s/r inner side bulb inop.

N/s/r tyre getting low.

Slight play in front wheel bearings.

Slight wear to outer edges of front tyres.

Pass 30 Nov 2005 87,092 miles

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

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

both number plates water damaged

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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X429 EGM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 X429 EGM, 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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X429 EGM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 December 2000.

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