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X557 EEN

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

222,307 mi
Last recorded222,307 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX557 EEN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2013 222,307 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

engine light on.

Pass 5 Oct 2012 217,775 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

engine emission warning light is on

engine oil was low before emission test

off side head lamp beam slightly diffused

Fail 5 Oct 2012 217,775 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

engine emission warning light is on

engine oil was low before emission test

off side head lamp beam slightly diffused

Pass 5 Apr 2011 202,019 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 187,772 miles

Nearside Rear 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 hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 31 Mar 2010 187,765 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 4 Mar 2010 187,430 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

E,M,L is on

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn at inner edge

both front wheel bearings worn

engine missing badly at a/p 2000 rpm

exhaust rusty

headlamps poor

r/n/s tyre 90% worn

wiper is poor

f/o/s wheel welded at inner rim !

rear discs badly worn (thin)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 178,616 miles

oil leak

EML light on ?

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

emitions noted very irratick

exhaust very rusty

Fail 27 Feb 2009

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

EML light on ?

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

emitions noted very irratick

exhaust very rusty

f/n/s tyre 80% worn

front tyres curbed

oil leak

Pass 10 May 2007 153,257 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 153,256 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 128,716 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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X557 EEN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 X557 EEN, 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 X557 EEN registered?

X557 EEN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 November 2000.

Is X557 EEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for X557 EEN shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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