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C20 OBT

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

85,132 mi
Last recorded85,132 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 OBT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 85,132 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 84,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Jan 2018 84,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users bulb fitted incorrectly and damaged (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 81,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 76,670 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 71,880 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 66,336 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 59,447 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 52,830 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 45,039 miles

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

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

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

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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C20 OBT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 C20 OBT, 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 C20 OBT registered?

C20 OBT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is C20 OBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C20 OBT shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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