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X953 SKE

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

96,288 mi
Last recorded96,288 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX953 SKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 96,288 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2026 96,288 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2025 59,380 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 57,690 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 57,690 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 51,343 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 47,759 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 43,531 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 39,575 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 39,573 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)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 36,023 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 32,695 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 29,438 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 27,364 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 26,580 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 26,580 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 24,474 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 21,318 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 21,318 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Differential box leaking.

Pass 25 Oct 2008 18,024 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 14,592 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 10,330 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 7,581 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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X953 SKE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 X953 SKE, 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 X953 SKE registered?

X953 SKE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 November 2000.

Is X953 SKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X953 SKE shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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