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X579 BJM

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,674 mi
Last recorded99,674 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX579 BJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 7 Jan 2026 99,674 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (rear to front) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 98,996 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (both sides) rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 98,496 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 98,011 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 97,310 miles

All steering and suspension component slightly corroded

Covers & shield fitted

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 96,648 miles

All Steering & Suspension Components Corroded

Covers & Shields Fitted

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner Tie Rod End Has Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 96,036 miles

covers & shields fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2018 95,390 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

covers & shields fitted

Pass 28 Dec 2017 94,630 miles

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

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 24 Dec 2016 93,108 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 91,475 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 89,003 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 87,355 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 83,637 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 78,297 miles

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 29 Dec 2010 71,658 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2010 62,201 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 55,554 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 50,213 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 40,758 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 32,500 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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X579 BJM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 X579 BJM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X579 BJM registered?

X579 BJM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 January 2001.

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