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BS 4165

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

46,441 mi
Last recorded46,441 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBS 4165
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 46,441 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 45,912 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 44,130 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 43,199 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 41,434 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 41,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 39,069 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 38,190 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 35,887 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake pedal travel seems excessive.

Fail 1 Mar 2007 35,887 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake pedal travel seems excessive.

Fail 2 Feb 2007 35,887 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake pedal travel seems excessive.

Pass 7 Feb 2006 32,330 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2006 32,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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BS 4165 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BS 4165, 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 BS 4165 registered?

BS 4165 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is BS 4165 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BS 4165 shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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