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X377 BDD

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

138,557 mi
Last recorded138,557 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX377 BDD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2011 138,557 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

drivers door mirror slightly loose.

engine management lamp on.

exhaust blowing from manifold area.

front exhaust down pipe support bracket loose.

front number plate damaged.

rear number plate in poor condition.

Pass 6 Aug 2010 123,364 miles

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

exhaust heat shields loose

exhaust slightly blowing

front and rear number plates not very secure but secure enough for mot

service overdue light on

BOTH FRONT TYRES VERY VERY CLOSE TO RUBBING ON UPPER BALL JOINTS, (POSS MAY RUB WHEN NEW TYRES ARE FITTED)

Fail 4 Aug 2010 123,347 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust heat shields loose

front and rear number plates not very secure but secure enough for mot

service overdue light on

BOTH FRONT TYRES VERY VERY CLOSE TO RUBBING ON UPPER BALL JOINTS, (POSS MAY RUB WHEN NEW TYRES ARE FITTED)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 99,334 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight damage to the wheels /

slight play drag link from drop arm

Fail 10 Feb 2009 99,331 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight damage both front wheela and tyres /

slight play drag link from drop arm

Pass 30 Jan 2008 92,602 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2007 74,050 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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X377 BDD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X377 BDD, 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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X377 BDD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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