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J122 EMA

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

175,663 mi
Last recorded175,663 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ122 EMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 175,663 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 175,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm legal limits (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 162,051 miles

Centre exhaust mounting missing

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 149,623 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine oil leaks

front headlamps cloudy

gearbox oil leaks

one brake pipe clamp missing underfloor

rear exhaust mount broken but system secure

Pass 15 May 2013 132,526 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonett release handle broken

corrosion forming around all 4 wheel arch and wing areas

mounting bracket missing from rear section of exhaust

Pass 31 May 2012 121,266 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear and off side front wheel arches corroed.Bonett corroded

exhaust system corroded one mounting missing

under side of vehicle corroded

Fail 30 May 2012 121,266 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear and off side front wheel arches corroed.Bonett corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2011 112,449 miles

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

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

exhaust bracket missing,but system secure

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2010 109,051 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2010 109,047 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 16 May 2009 99,287 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 91,785 miles

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

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

front exhaust mounting bracket corroded and missing . exhaust still secure

Pass 22 May 2007 81,406 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2006 65,690 miles

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

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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J122 EMA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 J122 EMA, 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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J122 EMA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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