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X428 NJB

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,656 mi
Last recorded102,656 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX428 NJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2011 102,656 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2011 102,655 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 90,490 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 82,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 68,599 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 67,615 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 67,615 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2007 67,615 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 67,615 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 55,956 miles

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

offside front tyre has runflat damage. † †very slight movement in front wheels. † †offside rear tyre has nail in and is worn. † †offside rear brake disc slightly corroded. † †nearside rear tyre starting to crack in tread area. †

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 NJB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NJB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X428 NJB registered?

X428 NJB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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