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X696 DLE

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

140,278 mi
Last recorded140,278 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX696 DLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018 140,278 miles

EML on

Nearside Front Idler arm has play

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass missing ()

Nearside Rear lamp damage

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

various body damage

Fail 18 Jan 2018 140,278 miles

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

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

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

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

EML on

Nearside Front Idler arm has play

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass missing ()

Nearside Rear lamp damage

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

various body damage

Pass 24 Aug 2016 135,567 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both side (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

e m l lamp on

Pass 8 Jun 2015 132,495 miles

EML on

both front headlamp lenses hazed reducing beam output

nearside rear inner side light bright

nearside rear lamp cluster damage

Fail 8 Jun 2015 132,495 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

EML on

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front headlamp lenses hazed reducing beam output

nearside rear inner side light bright

nearside rear lamp cluster damage

Pass 19 May 2014 124,552 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 2 May 2014 124,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 May 2011 116,132 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 116,122 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 108,597 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 100,558 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 97,044 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 92,706 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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X696 DLE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X696 DLE, 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 X696 DLE registered?

X696 DLE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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