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X897 PFE

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

113,878 mi
Last recorded113,878 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX897 PFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 113,878 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 111,977 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2018 111,973 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 109,431 miles

1. Headlamp beam patterns poor. 2. Offside front wheel arch starting to corrode. 3. Offside front steel brake pipe starting to corrode.

4. Steel brake pipes at rear starting to corrode. 5. Unable to inspect outer sills fully as plastic covers fitted.

Pass 19 Aug 2016 106,358 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

2. Offside front steel brake pipe starting to corrode.

3. Steel brake pipes at rear starting to corrode.

Pass 19 Aug 2015 102,302 miles

Fuel pipe going to fuel filter corroded.

Under trays fitted.

Fail 19 Aug 2015 102,301 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fuel pipe going to fuel filter corroded.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 8 Aug 2014 97,330 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2013 92,433 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 10 Aug 2012 88,503 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Aug 2012 88,499 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Aug 2011 85,158 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 80,928 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 76,491 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 71,974 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 67,913 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 63,942 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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X897 PFE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue 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 X897 PFE, 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 X897 PFE registered?

X897 PFE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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