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X949 AAY

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

152,970 mi
Last recorded152,970 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX949 AAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 152,970 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded upper x2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres worn inner edges

engine light on

general corrosion to front chassis

slight play in steering inner joints

Fail 4 Jan 2016 152,959 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output both (1.1.A.3d)

both rear tyres worn on inside edge

engine management light on

Pass 3 Nov 2014

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

beam images weak

Fail 29 Oct 2014

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

beam images weak

Pass 11 Oct 2013 135,351 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 134,300 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

product on n/s/r + o/s/r light lenses

Pass 5 Sep 2011 133,171 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 131,185 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 123,845 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 123,813 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 117,265 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 112,252 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 109,374 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 105,750 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 105,723 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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X949 AAY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X949 AAY, 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 X949 AAY registered?

X949 AAY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 October 2000.

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