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X509 DJH

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

136,905 mi
Last recorded136,905 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX509 DJH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2015 136,905 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 135,017 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 130,838 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 130,835 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

offside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 2 Aug 2011 124,138 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)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Jul 2010 115,754 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 104,653 miles

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

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

front wiper starting to smear but not to excess at present

slight corrosion to rear wheel arches but not to excess at present

Pass 11 Sep 2008 93,528 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 93,526 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 84,283 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 84,283 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

e.m.l on

Pass 26 Sep 2006 71,957 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 71,248 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside front tyre on legal limit

Nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Offside front tyre near legal limit

Slight play in nearside front bottom ball joint

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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X509 DJH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X509 DJH, 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 X509 DJH registered?

X509 DJH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 January 2001.

Is X509 DJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for X509 DJH shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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