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X253 UJO

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,208 mi
Last recorded162,208 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX253 UJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 162,208 miles

Ball joint has slight play Steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Engine oil low prior to testing

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 162,185 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill/floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill/floor (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak Engine ()

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 162,014 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear small silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill/floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill/floor (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak Engine ()

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 148,936 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 148,936 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

intermediate exhaust hanger corroded

nearside headlamp pattern getting poor

offside front fog lamp not working

Pass 25 Jul 2014 141,268 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 25 Jul 2014 141,267 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 12 Aug 2013 137,739 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2012 131,079 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 123,460 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 114,610 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 107,062 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 97,504 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

osf and nsf tyres wearing uneaven

Pass 12 Jun 2007 88,599 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 60,630 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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X253 UJO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X253 UJO, 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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X253 UJO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 January 2001.

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