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X896 MAP

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,900 mi
Last recorded84,900 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX896 MAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2020 84,900 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2020 84,900 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 78,565 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 75,285 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust in poor condition

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2016 74,001 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2015 72,935 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2015 72,935 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 72,893 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front + centre brackets broken (7.1.1)

Centre exhaust heat shield deteriorated

fault with fog lamp switch (lamp +tell tail working)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 71,171 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 10 Oct 2014 71,146 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 63,336 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both nearside jacking blocks missing

fuel smell+stains to pump+filter - no leak found

Pass 12 Oct 2012 52,010 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011

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

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

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

o/s rear brake discs scored

tyres slightly cracked

Pass 6 Aug 2010 46,101 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 46,098 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 45,834 miles

advise drivers rear tyre starting to perish

advise surface corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 10 Dec 2008 45,470 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

rear footbrake showing slight imbalance(disc surfaces rusty)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 43,387 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 42,051 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 42,036 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 39,194 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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X896 MAP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 X896 MAP, 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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X896 MAP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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