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X183 ELH

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,162 mi
Last recorded147,162 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX183 ELH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 147,162 miles

Nearside headlamp poor image

Fail 1 Oct 2015 147,161 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe area (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 134,448 miles

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

engine management light stays on

Fail 3 Oct 2013 134,246 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

engine management light stays on

Pass 30 Apr 2012 97,516 miles

Lift in n/s and o/s bottom ball joints

Pass 15 Jun 2011 96,903 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 88,808 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 80,469 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 70,980 miles

both rear tyres near limit

f/discs some wear

front brakes binding

Fail 23 Jul 2008 70,973 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres near limit

front brakes binding

Pass 24 Jul 2007 59,989 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 48,474 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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X183 ELH 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 X183 ELH, 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 X183 ELH registered?

X183 ELH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 January 2001.

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