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X454 BLK

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

129,487 mi
Last recorded129,487 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX454 BLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 129,487 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 129,487 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2017 119,543 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides, nearside is worse and would advise adjustment (2.5.A.3c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Mar 2017 119,543 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides, nearside is worse and would advise adjustment (2.5.A.3c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Apr 2016 112,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/45/17 on limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both sides beam patterns poor but just visable

nsr child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear diff has a oil leak

smell of petrol under car, no leaks found

undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Apr 2016 112,138 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Wheel bolt(s) missing x4 looks like locker from each corner removed (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/45/17 on limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both sides beam patterns poor but just visable

nsr child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear diff has a oil leak

smell of petrol under car, no leaks found

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2015 99,363 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 85,480 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 85,480 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 76,996 miles

Brake pad wear warnig light on.

Light fault lamp on.

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

O/s front tyre worn on outer edge.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2012 71,988 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 67,915 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 67,915 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine light illuminated

Pass 4 Feb 2010 63,844 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 58,801 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 53,745 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 48,519 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 48,505 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 42,608 miles

front pads getting low †rear pads getting low with abit of out of balance

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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X454 BLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 X454 BLK, 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 X454 BLK registered?

X454 BLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 January 2001.

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