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X56 CHJ

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

54,370 mi
Last recorded54,370 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX56 CHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 54,370 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

General corrosion to under body and components

Obligatory mirror slightly loose glass loose but sufficiently secured (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively All (1.2.1 (e))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both front inner joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 50,863 miles

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

nsf tyre on 2.00mm

Fail 26 Sep 2017 50,863 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

nsf tyre on 2.00mm

Pass 3 Aug 2016 47,109 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing slight play

fuel pipes starting to corrode

rear brake discs poor

Pass 17 Apr 2015 43,483 miles

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

o/s mirror glass poor

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 43,474 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

o/s mirror glass poor

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 36,878 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

O/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 17 Mar 2014 36,878 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

O/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Mar 2013 31,254 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 5 Dec 2011 24,823 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 23,013 miles

N/S/R brake disc rusting.

Fail 26 Jan 2011 23,013 miles

N/S/R brake disc rusting.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 20,869 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 15,445 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 12,752 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 10,483 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 7,974 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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X56 CHJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 X56 CHJ, 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 X56 CHJ registered?

X56 CHJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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