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X453 DDP

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,123 mi
Last recorded128,123 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX453 DDP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 128,123 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r jacking post missing

Pass 1 Sep 2011 124,866 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 124,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 120,659 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 115,171 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 101,331 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 89,583 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 89,583 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 71,869 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 71,866 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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X453 DDP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc 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 X453 DDP, 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 X453 DDP registered?

X453 DDP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 January 2001.

Is X453 DDP safe to buy?

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