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X159 LMJ

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,450 mi
Last recorded100,450 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX159 LMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2014 100,450 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front prop-shaft rubber coupling worn

Fail 9 Jan 2014 100,448 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front prop-shaft rubber coupling worn

Pass 10 Jan 2013 95,792 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 9 Jan 2013 95,792 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 91,302 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 86,675 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 80,027 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 74,118 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 69,273 miles

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

Offside 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight movement in steering

Pass 29 Dec 2006 64,091 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 64,091 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 30 Dec 2005 56,877 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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X159 LMJ 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 75%.

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 X159 LMJ, 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 X159 LMJ registered?

X159 LMJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 January 2001.

Is X159 LMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X159 LMJ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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