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X538 CHB

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

204,141 mi
Last recorded204,141 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX538 CHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2016 204,141 miles

Front and rear coil springs corroded

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Under trays fitted to vehicle obscuring some under body components

Fail 25 Jun 2016 204,136 miles

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

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 and rear coil springs corroded

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Under trays fitted to vehicle obscuring some under body components

Pass 20 Jun 2015 158,051 miles

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

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

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

covers fitted to sills

start of corrosion n/s/r sill/arch

start of corrosion n/s/r undersill

Pass 21 Jun 2014 153,975 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 148,449 miles

front tyres wearing inner edge

slight uneven application rear brakes

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 143,513 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 143,513 miles

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

engine oil on minimum

Pass 23 Jun 2011 137,948 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 137,948 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)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 131,057 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 124,433 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 117,209 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 117,209 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)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 108,970 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 108,970 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 96,959 miles

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

oil leak

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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X538 CHB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X538 CHB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X538 CHB registered?

X538 CHB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 September 2000.

Is X538 CHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X538 CHB shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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