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X501 EAM

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

93,657 mi
Last recorded93,657 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX501 EAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 93,657 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 91,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a minor surface cut

Offside Front Tyre has a minor surface cut

Fail 20 Aug 2016 91,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a minor surface cut

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a minor surface cut

Fail 6 Mar 2015 81,581 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2015 81,581 miles

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

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2014 74,462 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 74,461 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 72,629 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 69,036 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 69,032 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 65,776 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 62,295 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 62,295 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2009 56,906 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 56,906 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2008 50,895 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 50,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 May 2007 45,277 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 45,139 miles

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

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

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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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X501 EAM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 X501 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 X501 EAM registered?

X501 EAM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 December 2000.

Is X501 EAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for X501 EAM shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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