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MBZ 8964

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,470 mi
Last recorded127,470 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBZ 8964
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 127,470 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 127,450 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F BOTTOM BALL JOINT / O/S/R PAD LOW / SLIGHT CORROSION ON REAR BRAKE PIPES / REAR DISCS CORRODING / SILL COVERS FITTED / SLIGHT LEAK ON REAR DIFF / SLIGHT CORROSION ON MAINLINE BRAKE PIPE ALSO FUEL PIPE

Pass 28 Mar 2012 126,732 miles

O/S/R BRAKE PIPETOMAINLINE CORRODING

SLIGHT CORRSION ON MAINLINE BRAKE PIPES

SLIGHT LEAK ON REAR DIFF

Pass 18 Apr 2011 125,159 miles

N/S/F TYRE SLIGHT OUT OF SHAPE

O/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODING

SLIGHT CORRSION ON BRAKE DISCS

SPRINGS CORRODING

Pass 12 Apr 2010 123,884 miles

N/S/R BRAKE DISC SHOWING SERFACE CORRSION

REAR BRAKE PIPES SHOWING SLIGHT CORRSION

VERY SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F BEARING

Pass 1 Apr 2009 121,522 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F STEERING IDLE

Fail 25 Mar 2009 121,522 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F STEERING IDLE

Pass 16 Apr 2008 116,415 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2008 116,415 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 91,047 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 96,439 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Jul 2006 96,413 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2005 65,578 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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MBZ 8964 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MBZ 8964, 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 MBZ 8964 registered?

MBZ 8964 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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