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X286 UAO

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

144,195 mi
Last recorded144,195 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX286 UAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 144,195 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jan 2018 127,202 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2018 127,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 113,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Nov 2015 103,256 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 95,157 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 86,879 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 86,876 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 82,104 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 74,600 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 68,255 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 68,254 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 64,898 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009

Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 59,352 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 55,142 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 52,099 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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X286 UAO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 X286 UAO, 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 X286 UAO registered?

X286 UAO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 January 2001.

Is X286 UAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X286 UAO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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