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BNZ 2836

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

180,149 mi
Last recorded180,149 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 2836
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2013 180,149 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

e.m.light on

no plates of incorrect type

Fail 21 Feb 2013 180,148 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Coolant leak

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

e.m.light on

no plates of incorrect type

Pass 23 Feb 2012 106,182 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine light on

Pass 15 Feb 2011 98,440 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 93,159 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 93,159 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 87,963 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 4 Feb 2009 87,963 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 82,062 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 81,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 16 May 2007 77,380 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

minor curb damage to nearside front tyre

unable to see thickness of inner front brake pads.

Pass 24 Jan 2006 64,651 miles

All tyres are worn and will replacing in the very near future

Both door shuts partially covered

Both outer sills covered

Damage to exterior bodywork

Engine covers and undershielding in place

Exhaust system corroded

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 20 Jan 2006 64,337 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

All tyres are worn and will need replacing in the near future

Both door shuts partially covered

Both outer sills covered

Damage to exterior bodywork

Engine covers and undershielding in place

Exhaust system corroded

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

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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BNZ 2836 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BNZ 2836, 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 BNZ 2836 registered?

BNZ 2836 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 January 2001.

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