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X157 FGX

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

85,136 mi
Last recorded85,136 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX157 FGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 85,136 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2016 85,136 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 81,699 miles

EML ON

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 76,812 miles

engine warning light on

Pass 23 Feb 2013 73,973 miles

engine management light on

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 8 Mar 2012 72,371 miles

osr and nsr tyre inner edges worn

Pass 13 Jun 2011 71,481 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 67,768 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 63,878 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 60,044 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 57,015 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 48,786 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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X157 FGX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X157 FGX, 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 X157 FGX registered?

X157 FGX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 January 2001.

Is X157 FGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X157 FGX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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