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X957 AHY

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,291 mi
Last recorded140,291 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX957 AHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 140,291 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 137,300 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 137,300 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 132,198 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear nearside to offside (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 132,197 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear nearside to offside (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 128,133 miles

one middle exhaust bracket corroded away

Fail 24 Jun 2017 128,103 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint outer wishbone joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

one middle exhaust bracket corroded away

Pass 28 Jun 2016 120,588 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 120,473 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven reduced effort during braking cycle (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding not releasing fully (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 115,522 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Centre rear exhaust bracket broken.

Engine warning light on.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 20 Jun 2015 115,474 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Centre rear exhaust bracket broken.

Engine warning light on.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 110,839 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 110,839 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 105,497 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slight lip

Pass 22 Jun 2012 100,902 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2011 95,221 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake discs slight lip

Pass 19 Jun 2010 90,086 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front brake discs slightly worn & lipped

rear brake discs slightly worn & lipped

Pass 24 Jun 2009 83,466 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 73,171 miles

advise on condition of front/rear brake pads..both rear tyres

Pass 20 Feb 2007 52,232 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 41,506 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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X957 AHY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 X957 AHY, 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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X957 AHY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 November 2000.

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