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X142 TEO

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,869 mi
Last recorded127,869 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX142 TEO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 127,869 miles

overall undersealed not allowing full inspection

Fail 11 Nov 2023 127,869 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

overall undersealed not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Nov 2022 123,018 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 118,795 miles

Exhaust mounting defective gearbox mount rotted thru/detached (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine + diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front + rear (1.2.1 (e))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

hub/steering play

o/s/f arch corroding,underbody areas not visible due to covers

rear brake pipes corroded,o/s poor

wipers smearing

Fail 4 Nov 2021 118,795 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern/discoloured (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective gearbox mount rotted thru/detached (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine + diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front + rear (1.2.1 (e))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

hub/steering play

o/s/f arch corroding,underbody areas not visible due to covers

rear brake pipes corroded,o/s poor

wipers smearing

Pass 9 Nov 2020 114,793 miles

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

engine +diff oil leaks

exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre wear inner edge

o/s headlamp poor pattern/discoloured

o/s/r stop lamp poor contact

rear brake pipes corroded

rear brakes imbalance/distortion

steering/hub play

undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2020 114,767 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/r stop lamp poor contact

rear brake pipes corroded

rear brakes imbalance/distortion

steering/hub play

undertrays fitted

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

engine +diff oil leaks

exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre wear inner edge

o/s headlamp poor pattern/discoloured

Pass 27 Apr 2019 109,052 miles

diff+engine oil leaks

front exhaust joints corroded

o/s headlamp poor pattern/condensation

rear brake pipes corroding

rear pads low,inner discs corroded,efforts imbalance

steering play

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Fail 27 Apr 2019 109,052 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

diff+engine oil leaks

front exhaust joints corroded

o/s headlamp poor pattern/condensation

rear brake pipes corroding

rear pads low,inner discs corroded,efforts imbalance

steering play

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 28 Apr 2018 104,594 miles

engine+diff oil leaks

front hub/steering play

o/s/r brake pipe starting corrosion

rear pads low,rear brakes imbalanced

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 29 Apr 2017 99,743 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald,inner wall splitting (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak engine + diff ()

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both inner steering arms (2.2.B.1f)

rear pads wear

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Fail 29 Apr 2017 99,743 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald,inner wall splitting (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak engine + diff ()

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both inner steering arms (2.2.B.1f)

rear pads wear

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 4 May 2016 95,675 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 94,241 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 94,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 92,360 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 91,285 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 89,753 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 89,742 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 88,215 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 86,353 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2009 83,688 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 83,688 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 80,184 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 77,415 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 73,929 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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X142 TEO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 X142 TEO, 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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X142 TEO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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