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W9 BMS

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,756 mi
Last recorded115,756 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW9 BMS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 May 2015 115,756 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge and close to legal limit

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

play in rear subframe bushes

Pass 4 Feb 2014 104,537 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 95,491 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 87,790 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Slight movement on n/s/f wheel/ball joint..

Fail 3 Nov 2011 87,782 miles

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Slight movement on n/s/f wheel/ball joint..

Pass 21 Oct 2010 80,545 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 19 Oct 2010 80,535 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 75,291 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 75,175 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 14 Apr 2008 65,075 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 54,425 miles

both front tyres worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 6 Apr 2006 44,211 miles

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

center brake light inop

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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W9 BMS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W9 BMS, 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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W9 BMS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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