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X443 KDO

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,060 mi
Last recorded149,060 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX443 KDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2013 149,060 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front steering rack ends play. all metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2011 142,617 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 137,358 miles

engine lamp on

front tyres getting low

surface corrosion to brake pipes

wiper blade juddering slightly

Pass 7 Jan 2010 125,184 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2010 125,184 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Jan 2009 111,354 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2009 111,354 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 95,141 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2008 95,125 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 83,154 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 69,046 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 69,039 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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X443 KDO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X443 KDO, 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 X443 KDO registered?

X443 KDO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 January 2001.

Is X443 KDO safe to buy?

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