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X959 LAB

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

164,959 mi
Last recorded164,959 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX959 LAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 164,959 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

eml light on

Pass 17 Nov 2014 154,808 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 148,639 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2013 148,639 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 141,047 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 141,047 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 132,889 miles

rear axle oil leak

rear number plate starting to detiorate

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2010 109,376 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs worn

main beam flash not working but working on high beam switch

play in both front lower ball joints

rear differential oil leak

rear number plate delaminating

split in right front track rod end ball joint gaitor but no play in ball joint

Fail 12 Nov 2010 109,376 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

front wiper smeary

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

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

both rear brake discs worn

main beam flash not working but working on high beam switch

play in both front lower ball joints

rear differential oil leak

rear number plate delaminating

split in right front track rod end ball joint gaitor but no play in ball joint

Pass 13 Nov 2009 85,093 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 85,072 miles

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 80,142 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 73,408 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 73,408 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 67,312 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 56,177 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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X959 LAB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 X959 LAB, 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 X959 LAB registered?

X959 LAB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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