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X501 DRD

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,274 mi
Last recorded138,274 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX501 DRD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 138,274 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive transmission fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 138,258 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 138,244 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated propshaft front coupling worn (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 138,228 miles

both rear wheel arches corroded at bottom

offside front wheel arch corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2022 137,987 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 137,163 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 137,163 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 137,104 miles

Both rear wheel arches slight corrosion

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 135,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

offside front tyre starting to split on inner side wall

rear arch's corroded

rear differential leaking

rear inner sills corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2019 135,357 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

offside front tyre starting to split on inner side wall

rear arch's corroded

rear diff seal leaking

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2018 135,161 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 135,161 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both side (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 133,700 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear inner sills corroded

both rear outer wheel arch's corroded

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear wheel arch's / sill corroded

Pass 27 May 2016 133,290 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 132,647 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 129,135 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2014 129,135 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 116,107 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 116,107 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 103,858 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 103,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 99,397 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 94,178 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 88,568 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 88,568 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 81,941 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 73,274 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 64,807 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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X501 DRD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X501 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 X501 DRD registered?

X501 DRD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 February 2001.

Is X501 DRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X501 DRD shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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