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X789 SPU

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

130,343 mi
Last recorded130,343 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX789 SPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 130,343 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak from automatic gearbox

Fail 5 Jun 2018 130,343 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak from automatic gearbox

Pass 6 Jun 2017 121,943 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

both front tyres slight worn on edges

exhaust bracket corroded off

haze on headlights

Pass 6 Jun 2016 112,892 miles

Offside Front slight haze on headlight

centre rear exhaust bracket corroded off

slight play both steering idle arms

Pass 2 Dec 2015 110,003 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 21 Jul 2015 105,651 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 91,464 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 85,654 miles

rear tyres are cracking in side wall

Pass 16 May 2012 85,295 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 84,916 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 83,656 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 83,656 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 82,428 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 80,123 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 76,524 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 76,524 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 67,029 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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X789 SPU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X789 SPU, 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 X789 SPU registered?

X789 SPU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 December 2000.

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The MOT history for X789 SPU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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