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X712 SJO

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,210 mi
Last recorded139,210 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX712 SJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 139,210 miles

Underside corroded

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Oct 2021 138,777 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm tracking needed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2020 126,319 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 126,319 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced bulb fitted incorrect (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2019 115,326 miles

Coolant leak noticed, at rear of engine.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 May 2019 115,326 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak noticed, at rear of engine.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 May 2018 107,573 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 107,573 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 107,532 miles

Ball joint has excessive play steering connecting arm ball joint to drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

covers on outer sills

front brake discs lipped

front wiper blade deteriorating

n/s o/s rear lower suspension arms inner bushes badly deteriorating

n/s rear tyre very close to legal limit

o/s front lower suspension arm rear inner bush getting weak

o/s front tyre on legal limit

o/s rear tyre on legal limit

rear brake discs lipped

rear lower coils of coil springs very rusty

slight play and knock in n/s track rod end

Pass 25 Apr 2017 97,353 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 96,438 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 96,438 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 89,867 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 86,874 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 76,068 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 60,908 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 51,149 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 40,376 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 31,608 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 26,975 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 22,655 miles

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

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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X712 SJO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X712 SJO, 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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X712 SJO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 November 2000.

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