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X493 EAM

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

163,335 mi
Last recorded163,335 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX493 EAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 163,335 miles

both front tyres on limit

both rear tyres inner edge low

brake pipes corroded

eml on

head light aims poor

rear diff oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2021 163,329 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

both front tyres on limit

both rear tyres inner edge low

brake pipes corroded

eml on

head light aims poor

rear diff oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2020 155,642 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

eml light on

Fail 14 Aug 2020 155,642 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

eml light on

Pass 13 May 2019 137,493 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 126,322 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 126,287 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 123,555 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 116,661 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 108,160 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2014 104,007 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 102,817 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 101,422 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 100,793 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 92,305 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 76,388 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 59,447 miles

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

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

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

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

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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X493 EAM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X493 EAM, 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 X493 EAM registered?

X493 EAM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 December 2000.

Is X493 EAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for X493 EAM shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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