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X427 EHL

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

150,036 mi
Last recorded150,036 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX427 EHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 150,036 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 150,036 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 137,519 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 124,417 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2017 124,378 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 104,949 miles

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

all tyres wearing on edge

Pass 31 Jan 2015 92,152 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2015 92,152 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 84,102 miles

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

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

offside parking brake effort low

Fail 1 Feb 2014 84,102 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

offside parking brake effort low

Fail 2 Feb 2013 76,529 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 76,529 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 69,314 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 65,544 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 61,449 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 57,616 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 57,616 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 55,808 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 52,540 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 52,540 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 49,653 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 49,653 miles

Lower Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Rear 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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X427 EHL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X427 EHL, 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 X427 EHL registered?

X427 EHL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 February 2001.

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