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X561 JBE

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

129,702 mi
Last recorded129,702 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX561 JBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 129,702 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting area under bonnent (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS pick up ring on drive shaft rubbing on ABS sensor (3.4.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Rear of vehicle and nearside sill corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 May 2017 129,702 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting area under bonnent (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS pick up ring on drive shaft rubbing on ABS sensor (3.4.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Rear of vehicle and nearside sill corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 113,253 miles

Nearside Rear inner tail light inop

Rear of vehicle very corroded and nearside inner sill

Fail 6 Jun 2016 113,253 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear inner tail light inop

Rear of vehicle very corroded and nearside inner sill

Pass 21 May 2015 105,955 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2014 92,619 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 May 2014 92,274 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 86,962 miles

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

rear fuel pipes corroding

Fail 22 Jul 2013 86,962 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)

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

rear fuel pipes corroding

Pass 11 May 2012 83,119 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 83,040 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 79,516 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)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

slight play in steering idler

Pass 3 Aug 2010 77,548 miles

oil leak on rear axle

underbody waxoil

Pass 7 Aug 2009 73,585 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 73,574 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 69,364 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 69,364 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 64,412 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 62,281 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 62,281 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2006 55,189 miles

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

front and rear brake pads badly worn

Fail 10 Feb 2006 55,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

front and rear brake pads badly worn

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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X561 JBE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 X561 JBE, 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 X561 JBE registered?

X561 JBE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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