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X428 BBV

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

184,225 mi
Last recorded184,225 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX428 BBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 184,225 miles

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

Fuel pipe slightly damaged Correded (7.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 173,849 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 152,697 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 167,647 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 167,647 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 125,973 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 125,973 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 115,748 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 115,748 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 104,363 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 98,753 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 95,133 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 95,131 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

n/s/f door mirror damaged and glass missing.

Pass 19 Dec 2007 94,616 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 92,865 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 89,670 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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X428 BBV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X428 BBV, 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 X428 BBV registered?

X428 BBV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 January 2001.

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