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X879 CHE

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,175 mi
Last recorded141,175 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX879 CHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 141,175 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 139,302 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 138,723 miles

all tyres wearing on edges

Fail 12 Sep 2014 138,698 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

all tyres wearing on edges

Pass 19 Sep 2013 137,579 miles

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

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

damage to n/s front bumper fog lamp not working

Pass 31 Aug 2012 134,819 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 126,139 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn bald on inside edge

Fail 22 Sep 2011 126,139 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/f tyre worn bald on inside edge

Fail 25 Oct 2010 116,863 miles

EML light on

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 116,863 miles

EML light on

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 106,897 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front, Nearside Rear, and Nearside front Jacking point nbobbins are missing.

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 96,064 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 87,734 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 80,064 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 80,058 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 69,247 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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X879 CHE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X879 CHE, 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 X879 CHE registered?

X879 CHE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 November 2000.

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