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H17 ABW

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Other 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,049 mi
Last recorded112,049 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 ABW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 112,049 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 106,782 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside front and rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2016 106,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

offside front and rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2015 97,421 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 7 Mar 2015 97,362 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 90,080 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Rear Lower coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 87,777 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 87,222 miles

Nearside Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 87,222 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 86,697 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 84,247 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 81,917 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 75,414 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 68,306 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 54,566 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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H17 ABW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc other 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 H17 ABW, 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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H17 ABW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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