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X498 FEV

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

103,885 mi
Last recorded103,885 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX498 FEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 103,885 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 103,885 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 90,126 miles

Front bumper damaged but secure

Fuel lines corroded underside

General corrosion underside

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

TYRES - F - 205/55R16 R - 225/50R16

Fail 7 Oct 2016 90,126 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front bumper damaged but secure

Fuel lines corroded underside

General corrosion underside

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

TYRES - F - 205/55R16 R - 225/50R16

Pass 30 Jul 2015 23,758 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Transmission performance poor

Pass 7 Aug 2013 79,281 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

transmission poor performance

Pass 24 Jul 2012 68,141 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 49,032 miles

Dashboard symbol's are missing but lights turn off when starting the eingine

Pass 2 Aug 2010 43,288 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 35,549 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008
Pass 1 Mar 2007 28,317 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 24,080 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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X498 FEV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 X498 FEV, 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 X498 FEV registered?

X498 FEV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is X498 FEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X498 FEV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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