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X407 MBD

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,827 mi
Last recorded103,827 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX407 MBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 103,827 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded font to rear underbody pipes slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust x2 mounts broken off

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

fuel breather pipe rubber pipe in o/s/r wheel arch heavily perished and splitting

fuel filter to breather metal pipe running along top of axle heavily corroded

nails in n/s/r tyre

slight corrosion on front and rear brake discs

slight play in n/s/f steering idler

Fail 25 May 2016 103,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

slight play in n/s/f steering idler

Brake pipe slightly corroded font to rear underbody pipes slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust x2 mounts broken off

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

fuel breather pipe rubber pipe in o/s/r wheel arch heavily perished and splitting

fuel filter to breather metal pipe running along top of axle heavily corroded

nails in n/s/r tyre

slight corrosion on front and rear brake discs

Pass 30 Oct 2014 90,338 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 28 Oct 2014 90,338 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Oct 2013 86,211 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 82,140 miles

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

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

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

exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2011 80,139 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)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2011 80,139 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 77,023 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 73,445 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 73,445 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 68,596 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 67,582 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 67,582 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 64,835 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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X407 MBD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X407 MBD, 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 X407 MBD registered?

X407 MBD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 January 2001.

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