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X717 FJM

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,623 mi
Last recorded144,623 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX717 FJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2016 144,623 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 144,606 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 139,255 miles

Oil leak

only just passed emissions test

Fail 3 Feb 2015 139,251 miles

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

Oil leak

only just passed emissions test

Pass 10 Jan 2014 133,907 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 133,907 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 127,872 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Jan 2013 127,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 122,891 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 116,902 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 111,065 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 100,326 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 100,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 91,401 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2007 2,567 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2006 80,922 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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X717 FJM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X717 FJM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X717 FJM registered?

X717 FJM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 December 2000.

Is X717 FJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for X717 FJM shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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