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X494 DRD

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

146,075 mi
Last recorded146,075 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX494 DRD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 146,075 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing smooth on inner tread

Offside Rear tyre just on legal minimum

Fail 20 Mar 2019 146,071 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing smooth on inner tread

Offside Rear tyre just on legal minimum

Pass 25 Jan 2018 132,962 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 132,958 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 131,081 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 128,084 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

o/s/f tyre in poor condition cracking

Pass 17 Jan 2015 125,776 miles

offside rear tyre close to wear bar indicators

Pass 18 Jan 2014 122,588 miles

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

rear number plate deterioated

Pass 27 Dec 2012 119,047 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 116,440 miles

SRS air bag warning light illuminated

advise new offside drivers door mirror glass, non glass type fitted

wiper blade torn on edges

Pass 14 Dec 2010 112,726 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

srs warning light illuminated

Pass 4 Jan 2010 108,162 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 103,335 miles

front tyres wearing excessivly on edges

rear pads look low

Fail 30 Dec 2008 103,333 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front tyres wearing excessivly on edges

rear pads look low

Pass 8 Dec 2007 97,060 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 91,790 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 91,727 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 85,933 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

n/s/f fog light glass cracked

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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X494 DRD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 X494 DRD, 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 X494 DRD registered?

X494 DRD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 February 2001.

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