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X986 ELB

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,826 mi
Last recorded49,826 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX986 ELB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2011 49,826 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 49,826 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 47,552 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 41,465 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 32,797 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 32,797 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 28,147 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 35,926 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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X986 ELB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X986 ELB, 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 X986 ELB registered?

X986 ELB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 September 2000.

Is X986 ELB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X986 ELB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X986 ELB have outstanding finance?

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