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X116 DGX

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

125,984 mi
Last recorded125,984 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX116 DGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2016 125,984 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 125,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 121,026 miles

Engine Management warning light on

NSF tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2014 115,807 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 109,603 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 102,227 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2011 96,785 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 87,853 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 84,548 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 83,610 miles

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

slight play at both front steering arms

Pass 7 Feb 2007 78,235 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 72,251 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 72,251 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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X116 DGX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 X116 DGX, 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 X116 DGX registered?

X116 DGX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 January 2001.

Is X116 DGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X116 DGX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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