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X459 XWC

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

125,448 mi
Last recorded125,448 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX459 XWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 125,448 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front tyre has a puncher

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine light on

oil leak

oil level low

Fail 21 Dec 2016 125,447 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front tyre has a puncher

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine light on

oil leak

oil level low

Pass 29 May 2015 98,721 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2014 84,597 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2013 79,932 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2012 76,498 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 72,474 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 72,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 66,327 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear registration plate is slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Jan 2009 60,342 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 55,118 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 47,605 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 47,605 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 41,586 miles

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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X459 XWC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X459 XWC, 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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X459 XWC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 January 2001.

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