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X636 VWU

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

171,025 mi
Last recorded171,025 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX636 VWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 May 2023 171,025 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Sound deadening material not fully secure exhaust heat shield loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front front sils surface rust around jack points

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front fog light inopertive

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

tow hitch missing

Pass 17 May 2022 164,212 miles

Exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Nearside Front Fog light inoperative

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 16 May 2022 164,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Nearside Front Fog light inoperative

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Jun 2021 157,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded various places at rear axle area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive small hole in body/chassis near wishbone mountimg point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded various places at rear axle area (1.1.11 (c))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

unable to open boot lid

Fail 22 Jun 2021 157,821 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded various places at rear axle area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive small hole in body/chassis near wishbone mountimg point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded various places at rear axle area (1.1.11 (c))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

unable to open boot lid

Pass 29 Jun 2020 150,289 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 147,624 miles

Both rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2018 143,688 miles

Nail in tyre n/s/r and o/s/r

Pass 15 Jun 2017 141,814 miles

Advise tracking

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 27 Jun 2016 139,969 miles

Advise tracking

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 24 Jun 2015 139,310 miles

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

o/s/f tyre sidewall damage

Fail 24 Jun 2015 139,310 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/f tyre sidewall damage

Pass 18 Jun 2014 138,593 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f tyre sidewall damage

Pass 6 Jul 2013 136,936 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 131,320 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2012 131,315 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 127,252 miles

Slight play in the front wheels.

Wipers.

Fail 11 Aug 2011 127,252 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight play in the front wheels.

Wipers.

Pass 16 Jul 2010 122,586 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 110,894 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 97,739 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 86,973 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 86,973 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 73,533 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 73,533 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 61,182 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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X636 VWU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X636 VWU, 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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X636 VWU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 January 2001.

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