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X541 NKO

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

155,346 mi
Last recorded155,346 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX541 NKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 155,346 miles

E.M.L light on

Fail 21 Feb 2017 155,267 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

E.M.L light on

Pass 23 Feb 2016 135,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 121,910 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 25 Feb 2015 121,910 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 3 Feb 2014 111,033 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 111,033 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 106,819 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 101,101 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 96,033 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 90,568 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 90,568 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 84,407 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 77,995 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 73,204 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s dipped beam pattern poor

screw in n/s/f tyre tread

Pass 29 Jan 2007 73,204 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s dipped beam pattern poor

screw in n/s/f tyre tread

Pass 30 Jan 2006 62,705 miles

nail in n/s/f tyre tread

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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X541 NKO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 X541 NKO, 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 X541 NKO registered?

X541 NKO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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