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X538 BKU

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,210 mi
Last recorded90,210 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX538 BKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 90,210 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 75,337 miles

front brake discs worn

front tyres wearing outer slightly

nearside rear nail

items removed from drivers view

Pass 16 Oct 2014 57,544 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 51,484 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 50,988 miles

engine management light on

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2011 50,249 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn

Fail 29 Apr 2011 50,249 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)

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

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn

Pass 24 May 2010 48,886 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 43,022 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 43,016 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)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2008 39,349 miles

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

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)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

both headlamp deflectors inoperative/off side missing/glue left

engine oil level slightly low

engine warning lamp stays on indicating fault???

trye pressures look slightly low???

Pass 4 Mar 2008 39,349 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

both headlamp deflectors inoperative/off side missing/glue left

engine oil level slightly low

engine warning lamp stays on indicating fault???

trye pressures look slightly low???

Fail 22 Feb 2008 39,267 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)

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

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

both headlamp deflectors inoperative/off side missing/glue left

engine oil level slightly low

engine warning lamp stays on indicating fault???

trye pressures look slightly low???

Pass 21 Feb 2007 34,140 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

off side rear body side/wheel arch panel damaged. †rear number plate slightly deteriorated.

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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X538 BKU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X538 BKU, 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 X538 BKU registered?

X538 BKU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 January 2001.

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