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X132 OAC

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

165,194 mi
Last recorded165,194 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX132 OAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2013 165,194 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front exhaust mount broke but exhaust still supported

o/s/f tyre wearing bald on edges of tyre

Fail 10 Sep 2013 165,194 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front exhaust mount broke but exhaust still supported

o/s/f tyre wearing bald on edges of tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2012 153,473 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 153,473 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 145,568 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 145,568 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 125,814 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2010 125,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 May 2009 110,398 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 110,339 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 96,876 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 77,345 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 77,345 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2006 63,527 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 63,527 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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X132 OAC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 X132 OAC, 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 X132 OAC registered?

X132 OAC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 January 2001.

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