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X578 PBA

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

47,716 mi
Last recorded47,716 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX578 PBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 47,716 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 46,989 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front support bracket broken/ detatched (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

limited inspection of brake pipes due to a coating of grease

Pass 1 Jul 2021 44,760 miles

All stabilizer bars lower corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 43,435 miles

Rear tyres wearing thin

Pass 10 Apr 2019 41,491 miles

Front front stabilizer bars corroded

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust bracket broken but still secure

Pass 12 Apr 2018 39,843 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Mar 2017 38,265 miles

Front steel braces corrdded

Offside Rear Jacking point block missing

Pass 29 Feb 2016 36,706 miles

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

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

centre steering damper has slight leak

Fail 26 Feb 2016 36,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

centre steering damper has slight leak

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 27 Feb 2015 34,938 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 33,271 miles

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

both front tyres cracking

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 14 Feb 2013 32,098 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 30,613 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 28,016 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 25,942 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 23,544 miles

Nearside Rear 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 6 Dec 2007 20,481 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 18,233 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 15,668 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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X578 PBA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 X578 PBA, 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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X578 PBA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 January 2001.

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