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X899 ELC

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,140 mi
Last recorded87,140 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX899 ELC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 87,140 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Oct 2016 87,140 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 72,592 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 56,871 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 45,886 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 45,832 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 45,430 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 45,430 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 44,900 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 40,306 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 38,855 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 38,855 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 38,022 miles

all four tyres cracking on outer side walls

damage to body work all four corners and n/s/r wheel arch

play in steering idler bush

Pass 17 Oct 2007 35,208 miles

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

slight play n/s of steering arm

Fail 14 Sep 2006 32,169 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 32,169 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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X899 ELC 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 68.8%.

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 X899 ELC, 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 X899 ELC registered?

X899 ELC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 October 2000.

Is X899 ELC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X899 ELC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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