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J19 ELM

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

181,832 mi
Last recorded181,832 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ19 ELM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 181,832 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 167,738 miles

Both Front brake dics are slightly worn

Both headlamp lenses are cloudy

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside rear tyre is starting to perish

Rear diff slightly leaking

Fail 7 Jun 2016 167,738 miles

Rear diff slightly leaking

Both Front brake dics are slightly worn

Both headlamp lenses are cloudy

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside rear tyre is starting to perish

Pass 8 Jun 2015 144,494 miles

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

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)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 15 May 2014 117,538 miles

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak from diff

Pass 6 Jun 2013 96,849 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 91,641 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 91,641 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 84,413 miles

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

eml stays on

fuel pump and filter not secured

Pass 26 May 2010 79,057 miles

eml stays on

fuel pump insecure

Pass 12 Jun 2009 75,172 miles

EML staying on

bulb not working in centre stop lamp

Pass 14 Jun 2008 69,249 miles

eml staying on

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 23 Jun 2007 63,678 miles

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 16 Jan 2007 59,578 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2007 59,576 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2005 45,277 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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J19 ELM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 J19 ELM, 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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J19 ELM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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