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X393 BAE

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

149,652 mi
Last recorded149,652 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX393 BAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 149,652 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear side light 50%

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 147,225 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2018 147,225 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both n/s/f front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear to brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55x16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 145,609 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak gearbox ()

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 13 Feb 2017 145,609 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak gearbox ()

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 2 Mar 2016 138,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play track end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play track end (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 138,590 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play track end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play track end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 132,528 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2014 127,506 miles

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

exhaust corroded

n/s/f fuel pipe

Pass 26 Nov 2012 122,855 miles

Exhaust front and middle mounting brackets missing.

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 122,855 miles

Exhaust front and middle mounting brackets missing.

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2011 117,001 miles

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

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

corrosion on front and rear brake discs

Pass 4 Oct 2011 117,001 miles

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

corrosion on front and rear brake discs

Pass 12 Oct 2010 100,732 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 88,572 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 77,651 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 65,574 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 64,801 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 61,732 miles

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

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

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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X393 BAE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 X393 BAE, 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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X393 BAE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 February 2001.

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