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X484 MTS

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

154,999 mi
Last recorded154,999 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX484 MTS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 154,999 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 154,907 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 147,006 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 146,889 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2013

front brake pipes slight corrosion

nearside front upper balljoint slight play

rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Fail 4 Jun 2013

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

front brake pipes slight corrosion

nearside front upper balljoint slight play

rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2012 139,030 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside front tyre slight perishing on inside

Fail 23 Jun 2012 138,998 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre slight perishing on inside

Pass 21 Jul 2011 135,787 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 135,777 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

electric cooling fan inoperative,advise customer to have it checked.

Pass 27 Jul 2010 130,373 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 124,091 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 124,091 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 111,022 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 111,022 miles

registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 95,330 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 95,330 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 89,473 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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X484 MTS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 X484 MTS, 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 X484 MTS registered?

X484 MTS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 January 2001.

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