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X304 PTL

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

129,707 mi
Last recorded129,707 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX304 PTL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2015 129,707 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 118,894 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust starting to corroded

n/s and o/s outer sill covered with plastic panels

Pass 1 Oct 2012 113,986 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 110,803 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 98,191 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 90,043 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 80,568 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 71,458 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 59,057 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 39,312 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 39,312 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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X304 PTL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 X304 PTL, 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 X304 PTL registered?

X304 PTL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 January 2001.

Is X304 PTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X304 PTL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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