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X556 PHD

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

117,029 mi
Last recorded117,029 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX556 PHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 117,029 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front to rear brake pipes heavily undersealed

play in both front inner steering joints

transmission oil leak

Fail 20 Jan 2016 117,021 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front to rear brake pipes heavily undersealed

play in both front inner steering joints

transmission oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2015 117,019 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play steering idler in full lock (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Front and rear (5.2.6)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 116,028 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2013 111,589 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 103,437 miles

both front tyres scrubbing

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2012 103,437 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres scrubbing

Fail 29 Sep 2011 99,525 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres scrubbing

Pass 29 Sep 2011 99,525 miles

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

both front tyres scrubbing

Pass 29 Sep 2010 95,797 miles

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

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Sep 2009 90,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 90,260 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 84,079 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 84,074 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 77,880 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 71,518 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2005 65,801 miles

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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X556 PHD 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 64.7%.

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 X556 PHD, 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 X556 PHD registered?

X556 PHD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 October 2000.

Is X556 PHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X556 PHD shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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