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X42 ARF

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

57,001 mi
Last recorded57,001 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX42 ARF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 57,001 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 55,175 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 49,375 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 48,903 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 47,334 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 47,334 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 45,891 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 44,878 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Dec 2018 44,876 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Dec 2017 43,371 miles

Front HEADLAMP LENSES GOING OPAQUE

Nearside Rear LAMP LENS DAMAGED

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

Offside Front TRACK ROD END WEEPING GREASE

Offside Front TYRE SIDEWALL CUT

Rear AXLE OIL LEAK

Fail 30 Nov 2017 43,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17Y (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front HEADLAMP LENSES GOING OPAQUE

Nearside Rear LAMP LENS DAMAGED

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

Offside Front TRACK ROD END WEEPING GREASE

Offside Front TYRE SIDEWALL CUT

Rear AXLE OIL LEAK

Pass 29 Nov 2016 42,299 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 42,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear sill trim panel insecure

both side repeater lenses damaged

Pass 18 Dec 2015 40,995 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 39,601 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 12 Dec 2014 39,601 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 37,885 miles

gearbox damp

slight play in both the front wheels

Fail 16 Dec 2013 37,885 miles

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

gearbox damp

slight play in both the front wheels

Pass 28 Dec 2012 35,855 miles

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

serface corrosion on n/s/r sill

Pass 12 Jan 2011 31,355 miles

gearbox damp

slight play in both the front wheels

Fail 11 Jan 2011 31,355 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

All four brake discs have slight surface corrosion on them

gearbox damp

slight play in both the front wheels

Pass 16 Dec 2009 28,291 miles

small cuts to the offside rear inner tyre wall

Fail 15 Dec 2009 28,291 miles

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

small cuts to the offside rear inner tyre wall

Pass 16 Dec 2008 26,257 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

bad cut on side wall n/s/f tyre

Pass 15 Jan 2007 20,663 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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X42 ARF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 X42 ARF, 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 X42 ARF registered?

X42 ARF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 January 2001.

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