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J7 PMJ

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,289 mi
Last recorded78,289 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 PMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 78,289 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 78,056 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 78,028 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 77,562 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

auto gear-box sump pan corroding

n/s/f and n/s/r jacking point rubber supports missing

rear brake discs corroding on inner contact areas

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Fail 24 Jul 2014 77,546 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

auto gear-box sump pan corroding

n/s/f and n/s/r jacking point rubber supports missing

rear brake discs corroding on inner contact areas

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 27 Feb 2012 76,837 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 76,831 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 71,717 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 71,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 65,192 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2009 65,192 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 59,972 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 59,972 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 55,059 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 51,813 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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J7 PMJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J7 PMJ, 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 J7 PMJ registered?

J7 PMJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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