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X143 DYB

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

155,265 mi
Last recorded155,265 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX143 DYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2014 155,265 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 155,265 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 217,418 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 217,418 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 137,396 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 129,371 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 121,141 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 121,141 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 101,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight movement in both front inner trackrod ball joints

Fail 12 Feb 2009 101,785 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight movement in both front inner trackrod ball joints

Pass 19 Feb 2008 95,419 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded on inner edge

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

offside front brake pads low

offside rear tyre on 3mm

rear number plate faded

slight play in nearside front wheelbearing

Fail 16 Feb 2008 95,419 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

both front brake discs corroded on inner edge

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

offside front brake pads low

offside rear tyre on 3mm

rear number plate faded

slight play in nearside front wheelbearing

Pass 2 Jun 2006 81,346 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 81,346 miles

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

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

body sills fitted over door sills-offside rear wheel arch damaged & dent bottom of drivers door

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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X143 DYB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X143 DYB, 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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X143 DYB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 January 2001.

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