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X289 CBD

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

38,319 mi
Last recorded38,319 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX289 CBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 38,319 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2019 38,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 35,353 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 33,873 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 33,002 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 31,928 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 30,683 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 30,683 miles

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 29,442 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 28,331 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2011 26,458 miles

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

when parking brake on, warning lamp not illuminating

Pass 25 Jan 2010 24,173 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2010 24,173 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2009 22,224 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2008 20,017 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 17,563 miles

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

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

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 3 Feb 2006 12,659 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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X289 CBD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 X289 CBD, 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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X289 CBD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 January 2001.

Is X289 CBD safe to buy?

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