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S6 XLN

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

88,793 mi
Last recorded88,793 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS6 XLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2026 88,793 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2025 85,807 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 85,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 83,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2024 83,715 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55 R16 91W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 77,596 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 71,014 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 68,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 May 2014 54,302 miles

Oil leak from Gearbox area.

Oil leak from rear Diff: unit.

Fail 9 May 2014 54,302 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak from Gearbox area.

Oil leak from rear Diff: unit.

Pass 2 Nov 2012 49,164 miles

nearside front tyre nearing limit (edges worn).

offside front tyre getting low (edges wearing).

rear differentail oil seals worn (rear diff leaking).

Pass 1 Sep 2011 43,590 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2010 38,462 miles

Advise rear axle oil leak.slight oil leak engine\gear box

Pass 24 Jun 2009 30,910 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 21,108 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 19,256 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 16,335 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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S6 XLN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S6 XLN, 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 S6 XLN registered?

S6 XLN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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