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X579 MGK

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,062 mi
Last recorded129,062 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX579 MGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 129,062 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2019 122,838 miles

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

exhaust in poor condition and has slight blow

offside front metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2019 122,838 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring fractured or broken offside front metal brake pipe corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (lenses deteriorated) (4.1.2 (c))

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

exhaust in poor condition and has slight blow

offside front metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2018 119,462 miles

both rear coil springs heavily corroded

centre exhaust section in poor condition and has slight leak

general corrosion underneath

headlamps deteriorated

metal brake pipes corroded in places

nearside front fog lamp not working

Pass 28 Jul 2017 118,039 miles

both rear coil springs heavily corroded

both rear tyres very close to legal limit and bald on inner edges

front shocker lower bushes in poor condition

general corrosion throughout vehicle

headlamp beam patterns deteriorated

headlights in poor condition

metal brake pipes corroded in places

nearside front tyre on legal limit on outer edge

offside front tyre on legal limit on inner edge

slight blow on centre exhaust section

Pass 26 Jul 2016 115,120 miles

headlight patterns poor

metal brake pipes corroded in places

offside rear lower tie bar outer bush has slight play

rear coil springs heavily corroded

service overdue indicator is on

slight blow on centre exhaust section

Fail 22 Jul 2016 115,114 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

headlight patterns poor

metal brake pipes corroded in places

offside rear lower tie bar outer bush has slight play

rear coil springs heavily corroded

service overdue indicator is on

slight blow on centre exhaust section

Pass 29 Jul 2015 111,445 miles

nearside front fog light not working

offside front lower shocker bush in poor condition

rattle on exhaust

rear coil springs corroded

service overdue indicator on

slight blow on centre exhaust section

Pass 1 Aug 2014 109,283 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 108,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 103,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside front tyre slighty misshaped.

Offside front tyre slighty worn on edges.

Fail 14 Feb 2013 103,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside front tyre slighty misshaped.

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

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

Offside front tyre slighty worn on edges.

Pass 1 May 2012 95,598 miles

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

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

engine check light on

n/s front tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

Fail 1 May 2012 95,596 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

engine check light on

n/s front tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

Pass 29 Nov 2010 83,149 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2009 74,815 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

limited life on exhaust system

Pass 21 Aug 2009 74,815 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

limited life on exhaust system

Pass 29 Jul 2008 69,017 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 62,787 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 53,515 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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X579 MGK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X579 MGK, 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 X579 MGK registered?

X579 MGK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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