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X551 DBT

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

101,740 mi
Last recorded101,740 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX551 DBT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 101,740 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 99,690 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 98,111 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 94,188 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 90,286 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 85,726 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 85,726 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 81,215 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 74,368 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 67,470 miles

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Pass 20 Feb 2017 62,547 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 54,836 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 48,341 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 44,850 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 40,484 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012 36,330 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 36,330 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 31,571 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 27,467 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 27,467 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 21,727 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 20,799 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 19,692 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 18,102 miles

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

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

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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X551 DBT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 X551 DBT, 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 X551 DBT registered?

X551 DBT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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