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X539 VJK

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

131,780 mi
Last recorded131,780 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX539 VJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2013 131,780 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 31 May 2013 131,779 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 May 2012 122,291 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

SRS light on

engine management light on

Fail 29 May 2012 122,285 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

SRS light on

engine management light on

Pass 26 Apr 2011 111,702 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 19 May 2010 104,817 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 19 May 2010 104,816 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 99,864 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber worn

nearside rear tyre near to wear limiters

offside head light aim on upper limit/

Pass 23 May 2008 92,851 miles

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber wearing

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner and outer edges

under trays

Fail 23 May 2008 92,951 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber wearing

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner and outer edges

under trays

Pass 17 May 2007 86,405 miles

both front fog lamps lenses broken

Fail 17 May 2007 86,405 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both front fog lamps lenses broken

Pass 1 Jun 2006 76,899 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2005 61,149 miles

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

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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X539 VJK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 X539 VJK, 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 X539 VJK registered?

X539 VJK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 December 2000.

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