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J6 DSD

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

109,367 mi
Last recorded109,367 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 DSD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 109,367 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/R & O/S/R - N/S/F - O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S/R & O/S/R - N/S/F - O/S/F (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R & O/S/R - N/S/F - O/S/F (1.1.11 (c))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S/F (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F - O/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play N/S/F - O/S/F (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Under the vehicle fitted tray engine side

Fail 23 Jun 2023 109,367 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/R & O/S/R - N/S/F - O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S/R & O/S/R - N/S/F - O/S/F (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R & O/S/R - N/S/F - O/S/F (1.1.11 (c))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S/F (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F - O/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play N/S/F - O/S/F (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Under the vehicle fitted tray engine side

Pass 19 May 2022 104,318 miles

(minor oil leak)

Fail 19 May 2022 104,315 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

(minor oil leak)

Pass 17 Apr 2021 103,401 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 103,089 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 99,783 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2019 99,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 97,428 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 97,410 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken from the bottom (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp operates when position lights switched on (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 95,018 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 93,716 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 91,278 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 86,248 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2011 85,057 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 3 Aug 2010 75,912 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

very slight play from both front wheel bearings

Pass 18 Aug 2008 66,707 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 63,074 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 53,129 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)

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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J6 DSD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 J6 DSD, 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 J6 DSD registered?

J6 DSD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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