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X288 GMV

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

96,186 mi
Last recorded96,186 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX288 GMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 96,186 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 96,186 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 84,835 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 75,610 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 75,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 69,806 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 67,239 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 62,140 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 57,623 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 53,771 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 52,778 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 47,474 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

off side front tyre worn inner edge+off side rear tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2008 44,081 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 70,154 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 38,126 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 36,815 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 28,475 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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X288 GMV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc 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 X288 GMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X288 GMV registered?

X288 GMV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 February 2001.

Is X288 GMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X288 GMV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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