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X157 JGK

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

109,801 mi
Last recorded109,801 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX157 JGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 109,801 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on both edges outer edges worse

nearside front tyre outer sidewall has damage

nearside rear indicator slightly discolored

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Feb 2017 102,827 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2016 96,689 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 89,190 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 80,980 miles

both front tyres are worn on edges

osf foglamp inop

Fail 23 Jan 2014 80,977 miles

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

both front tyres are worn on edges

osf foglamp inop

Fail 14 Jan 2014 80,959 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

engine management light is on

exhaust rusty including brackets

front and rear brake discs are rusty

nearside and offside front tyres are perishing/cracking and has cuts but at the time of test no ply/cords were showing

nearside and offside front tyres are wearing on both edges

Pass 30 Jan 2013 74,626 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 64,763 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 55,967 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 48,924 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 46,290 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 40,402 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 36,592 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 31,153 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 JGK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 JGK, 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 JGK registered?

X157 JGK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 February 2001.

Is X157 JGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for X157 JGK shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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