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X223 CAY

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

132,078 mi
Last recorded132,078 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX223 CAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 132,078 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 126,532 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

centre exhaust mounting broken

offside and nearside rear brake hoses perished

offside and nearside rear wheel arches corroded

offside front wheel arch corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2019 123,855 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

offside and nearside front wheel arches corroded

offside and nearside rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2019 123,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

offside and nearside front wheel arches corroded

offside and nearside rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2018 116,545 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

engine cover and under tray fitted

slight play on top colume bush

Fail 24 Nov 2017 115,730 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Nov 2016 108,333 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 103,007 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 92,246 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Sep 2012 82,725 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 78,435 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 74,517 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 70,828 miles

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

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

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

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

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of both sills

Pass 20 Mar 2009 69,232 miles

both rear tyre treads wearing edges

Pass 5 Mar 2008 65,522 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 61,452 miles

both front tyre treads scrubbing edges

stone damage screen

Pass 20 Feb 2006 54,071 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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X223 CAY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 X223 CAY, 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 X223 CAY registered?

X223 CAY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is X223 CAY safe to buy?

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