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X147 HGO

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,579 mi
Last recorded141,579 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX147 HGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 141,579 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 31 Jan 2018 136,564 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 136,564 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' x 3 (8.3.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 134,690 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 126,576 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2016 126,568 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 114,868 miles

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

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

nsf tyre sidewall perished

Fail 11 Dec 2014 114,868 miles

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

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

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

nsf tyre sidewall perished

Pass 19 Dec 2013 104,706 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 96,788 miles

play in o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 11 Aug 2012 95,372 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 95,372 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 Oct 2011 92,676 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 92,676 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 89,666 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 82,788 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 69,454 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2008 69,010 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 66,265 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 55,323 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 45,404 miles

nearside front tyre on 1.6mm

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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X147 HGO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X147 HGO, 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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X147 HGO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 February 2001.

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