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X875 XLJ

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

177,678 mi
Last recorded177,678 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX875 XLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2014 177,678 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 177,678 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 170,067 miles

General Body, Under Body and component corrosion. Particularly in Offside Head Lamp area.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inside edge.

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 164,706 miles

Appears to be VERY slight exhaust leak at front downpipe area

Area under bonnet down by air filter box starting to get corroded

Front chassis areas around susp/arm mounts abit corroded

N/S/F tyre worn at inner and outer tread edges

O/S/F tyre abit worn at inner tread edge

O/S/R tyre low on tread and ON limits of tread wear in places

Rear chassis and crossmember areas, and around subframe mount areas all getting abit corroded

Rear floor pan areas above subframe getting abit corroded in places

Fail 14 Nov 2012 164,701 miles

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

Appears to be VERY slight exhaust leak at front downpipe area

Area under bonnet down by air filter box starting to get corroded

Front chassis areas around susp/arm mounts abit corroded

N/S/F tyre worn at inner and outer tread edges

O/S/F tyre abit worn at inner tread edge

O/S/R tyre low on tread and ON limits of tread wear in places

Rear chassis and crossmember areas, and around subframe mount areas all getting abit corroded

Rear floor pan areas above subframe getting abit corroded in places

Pass 28 Oct 2011 158,279 miles

Appears to be slight wear and movement starting at both front w/bearings

Exhaust system getting corroded

Front and rear suspension and brake components getting abit corroded, and subframe

Front crossmember at susp/arm mount areas, getting abit corroded

Front to rear metal fuel pipe abit corroded in places

GENERAL UNDERSIDE STARTING TO GET ABIT CORRODED IN PLACES

N/S/R light lens cracked

N/S/R tyre getting low on tread at centre tread areas

O/S/F Inner wing area down beside air filter box, getting abit corroded

O/S/R tyre getting low on tread

Rear Floor pan areas around spare tyre compartment next to subframe mountings, getting abit cororded

Unable to fully check outer sills (Hidden by trims)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 149,166 miles

Exhaust gas emission values are difficult to attain.

Front brake pads at offside are low.

Front brakes are slight out of ballance,

Front tyres are worn at edges.

Minor leak of exhaust gasses at front of exhaust.

Play at both front wheel bearings.

Rear sub frame is rusty.

Rear under body has areas of rusting.

Sills and under floor are covered full exa

Fail 15 Nov 2010 149,166 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust gas emission values are difficult to attain.

Front brake pads at offside are low.

Front brakes are slight out of ballance,

Front tyres are worn at edges.

Minor leak of exhaust gasses at front of exhaust.

Play at both front wheel bearings.

Rear sub frame is rusty.

Rear under body has areas of rusting.

Sills and under floor are covered full exa

Pass 18 Nov 2009 134,131 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 134,131 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 186,132 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 147,382 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 80,821 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 68,955 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

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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X875 XLJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 X875 XLJ, 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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X875 XLJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 November 2000.

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