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ANZ 8831

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANZ 8831
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2018

advise slight noise from ns rear wheel /brake pads

Pass 6 Feb 2017 131,165 miles

diff leaking oil

front suspension arm back bushes soft and have movement

nsf fog lamp inop

nsf tyre has nail

osf upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play

radiator support cross member corroded through

top suspension arm bushes worn nsf

top suspension arm bushes worn osf

Fail 30 Jan 2017 131,153 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement nsf anti roll bar bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick osf and nsf below 1.5mm (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box leaking (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner track rod rubber boot burst (2.2.C.1c)

Track rod end loose sterring idler badly worn (2.2.B.1d)

diff leaking oil

exhaust poorly supported

front suspension arm back bushes soft and have movement

front- rear section on brake pipes corroded

nsf fog lamp inop

nsf tyre has nail

osf upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play

radiator support cross member corroded through

top suspension arm bushes worn nsf

top suspension arm bushes worn osf

Pass 29 Jan 2016 193,121 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2016 193,120 miles

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

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

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

play on steering box

Pass 9 Jan 2015 112,512 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 107,092 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 101,315 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 94,809 miles

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

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

advise exh brkt missing

noise from offside rear

Fail 20 Jan 2012 94,809 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

advise exh brkt missing

noise from offside rear

Pass 20 Jan 2011 91,137 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 87,832 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 84,034 miles

n/s front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded at front

n/s front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded at rear under axle

slight play both front bottom ball joints

Pass 14 Jun 2007 80,058 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 75,969 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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ANZ 8831 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 86,559 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 ANZ 8831, 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 25 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 ANZ 8831 registered?

ANZ 8831 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 July 2001.

Is ANZ 8831 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ANZ 8831 shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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