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X427 POJ

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

144,036 mi
Last recorded144,036 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX427 POJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 144,036 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 141,767 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 141,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 4 May 2016 138,940 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 138,938 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 137,220 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f upper spring mounting reapaired & has traces of filler

sills covers fitted hrd to check sills

Pass 25 Mar 2014 125,022 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 8 Mar 2013 117,339 miles

Child seat fitted nearside rear

Exhaust bracket needs welding but not inscure

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside and offside anti roll bar rubber slight play

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

Offside steering rack arm slight play

Pass 8 Mar 2013 117,339 miles

Child seat fitted nearside rear

Exhaust bracket needs welding but not inscure

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

Nearside and offside anti roll bar rubber slight play

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

Offside steering rack arm slight play

Pass 29 Feb 2012 115,055 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 115,054 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 109,304 miles

engine management light on

Pass 26 Feb 2010 100,490 miles

engine mangement light staying on

front number plate cracked

Fail 26 Feb 2010 100,490 miles

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

engine mangement light staying on

front number plate cracked

Pass 7 Feb 2009 93,267 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)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 84,609 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 74,632 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 74,632 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

few minor chips in windscreen.

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge close to legal limit.

slight wear on o/s/f/ tyre outer edge.

Pass 19 Jan 2006 63,554 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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X427 POJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 POJ, 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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X427 POJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 January 2001.

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