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X281 NPX

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

123,492 mi
Last recorded123,492 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX281 NPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 123,492 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 104,760 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 85,925 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive the Differential is leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 75,042 miles

Offside Front slight play from wheel bearing

Fail 19 Aug 2021 75,042 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front slight play from wheel bearing

Pass 29 Aug 2020 69,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2020 69,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 63,027 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 55,107 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 46,374 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 37,634 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Sep 2015 28,195 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 23,220 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 18,164 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Nov 2012 18,164 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2011 13,089 miles

Advise all 4 tyre sidewalls cracked and perishing

Pass 8 Nov 2010 7,783 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 6,294 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 6,078 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 5,529 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 5,081 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 4,367 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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X281 NPX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 X281 NPX, 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 X281 NPX registered?

X281 NPX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 January 2001.

Is X281 NPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X281 NPX shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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