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X722 CAJ

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,442 mi
Last recorded84,442 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX722 CAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 84,442 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 8 May 2019 84,441 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 82,842 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 77,650 miles

front exhaust mounting deteriated

front tyre valves slightly deteriated

Fail 14 Jan 2015 77,640 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front exhaust mounting deteriated

front tyre valves slightly deteriated

Pass 16 Jan 2014 75,734 miles

nearside rear tyre badly cracking, just ok at time of test

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 14 Jan 2014 75,719 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre badly cracking, just ok at time of test

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 16 Jan 2013 74,260 miles

both front tyres cracking on edges and close to legal limit

both rear tyres cracked on outer edges, just upto mot standard at time of test

brake ferrules corroded

o/s rear coil spring corroded

rear exhaust mounting missing but exhaust fully supported

Pass 20 Jan 2012 73,210 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2011 72,094 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 69,808 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2009 67,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 67,203 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 64,903 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 64,903 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 54,534 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 54,411 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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X722 CAJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 X722 CAJ, 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 X722 CAJ registered?

X722 CAJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X722 CAJ safe to buy?

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