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B16 RRN

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,673 mi
Last recorded69,673 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 RRN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 69,673 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 64,420 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 63,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 63,219 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction ON (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 60,173 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 58,091 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 58,074 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 55,542 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 55,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 52,969 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 52,923 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 52,923 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all alloy wheels corroded

front exhaust pipe deteriorated

fuel pipe corroded nearside rear

unable to see base of rear coil springs as covers fitted

vehicle has plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

windscreen has scratches at lower middle

Pass 19 Jul 2012 50,695 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jun 2012 50,526 miles

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 49,157 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 49,157 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 47,498 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 41,120 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 37,696 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 37,068 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 36,441 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 36,441 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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B16 RRN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 B16 RRN, 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.

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What year was B16 RRN registered?

B16 RRN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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