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X164 FGX

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

141,553 mi
Last recorded141,553 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX164 FGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 141,553 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 139,791 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 138,453 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

exhaust bracket broken

noise from drive belt

Fail 10 Dec 2020 138,453 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

exhaust bracket broken

noise from drive belt

Pass 24 Oct 2019 136,440 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 135,065 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 133,021 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Exhaust bracket support deteriorating

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

Offside Lower rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 4 Nov 2017 133,021 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Exhaust bracket support deteriorating

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

Offside Lower rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 132,991 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 131,091 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 131,091 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 128,615 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 126,409 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f fog lamp not working

Pass 2 Sep 2013 124,219 miles

ENG/MAN LIGHT ON; DIFF OIL LEAK;

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 122,050 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 119,752 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 116,331 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 110,972 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 104,230 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 88,966 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 79,777 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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X164 FGX 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 81%.

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 X164 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 X164 FGX registered?

X164 FGX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 January 2001.

Is X164 FGX safe to buy?

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