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X144 UBJ

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

211,119 mi
Last recorded211,119 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX144 UBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 211,119 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 206,764 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 206,763 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 198,810 miles

all jacking point areas corroding

both front coil springs corroding

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

both front wheel bearings have slight play

both headlamp lenses deteriorating

both rear coil springs corroding

exhaust system corroding

front wiper blade slightly smearing screen

nearside front jacking point block missing

nearside rear brake disc pitted

oil around engine and gearbox

signs of heat to offside rear brakes

Fail 24 Mar 2021 198,810 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

all jacking point areas corroding

both front coil springs corroding

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

both front wheel bearings have slight play

both headlamp lenses deteriorating

both rear coil springs corroding

exhaust system corroding

front wiper blade slightly smearing screen

nearside front jacking point block missing

nearside rear brake disc pitted

oil around engine and gearbox

signs of heat to offside rear brakes

Pass 14 May 2019 193,693 miles

all exhaust mountings corroding

both front coil springs corroding

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

both rear coil springs corroding

front to rear fuel pipe corroding

nearside front jacking point block missing

nearside rear inner light lens damaged

nearside reverse light not working

slight play to both front wheel bearings

Fail 14 May 2019 193,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

all exhaust mountings corroding

both front coil springs corroding

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

both rear coil springs corroding

front to rear fuel pipe corroding

nearside front jacking point block missing

nearside rear inner light lens damaged

nearside reverse light not working

slight play to both front wheel bearings

Pass 2 May 2018 178,320 miles

all exhaust mountings corroding

both front coil springs corroding

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

both headlamp lenses deteriorating

both rear coil springs corroding

corrosion to rear of vehicle

front to rear fuel pipe corroding

nearside front jacking point block missing

slight play to both front wheel bearings

Fail 2 May 2018 178,320 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases nearside catalyst to centre section join (7.1.2)

front to rear fuel pipe corroding

all exhaust mountings corroding

both front coil springs corroding

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

both headlamp lenses deteriorating

both rear coil springs corroding

corrosion to rear of vehicle

nearside front jacking point block missing

slight play to both front wheel bearings

Pass 8 May 2017 166,074 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 156,546 miles

both front coil springs corroding

both headlamp lenses fading

front wiper blade slightly smearing screen

nearside front shock absorber corroding

rear exhaust section corroding

slight play to both steering arms

Pass 18 May 2015 145,535 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Fail 18 May 2015 145,535 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 142,937 miles

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

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

advise rear tyres getting low

Pass 2 May 2013 141,332 miles

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

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

advise front tyres getting low on edges

advise rear tyres getting low on edges

Fail 1 May 2013 141,332 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

advise front tyres getting low on edges

advise rear tyres getting low on edges

Pass 9 May 2012 139,706 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 131,826 miles

1 LED inop in center brake light

Fail 6 May 2011 131,826 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1 LED inop in center brake light

Pass 17 May 2010 122,607 miles

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

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

recommend alignment check

Fail 17 May 2010 122,607 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

recommend alignment check

Pass 15 May 2009 112,253 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear tyres cut along inner sidewalls

Fail 13 May 2009 112,253 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear tyres cut along inner sidewalls

Pass 13 May 2008 104,903 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 104,903 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 3 May 2007 99,785 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 99,785 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 31 Oct 2006 96,713 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 31 Oct 2006 96,713 miles

n/s/front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 1 Nov 2005 83,545 miles

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge. †o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm. †

Fail 1 Nov 2005 83,544 miles

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

n/s/front tyre worn outer edge. †o/s/rear tyre worn to 2mm. †

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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X144 UBJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 X144 UBJ, 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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X144 UBJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 January 2001.

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