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X657 EER

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,169 mi
Last recorded79,169 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX657 EER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 79,169 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 79,169 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 78,394 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 77,766 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 77,178 miles

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

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to both front wings

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front and rear mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 75,841 miles

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

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

screw in n/s/f tyre

Pass 7 Feb 2018 74,348 miles

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

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

screw in n/s/f tyre

Fail 7 Feb 2018 74,346 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

screw in n/s/f tyre

Pass 10 Feb 2017 72,479 miles

All rubber fuel hose starting to perish.

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

Front exhaust flange badly corroded.

Pass 4 Feb 2016 70,679 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2016 70,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 68,985 miles

Front discs badly pitted on inner edge & pads wearing thin.

Front wiper poor.

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 67,540 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 67,538 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 65,938 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front lower arm bushes worn

brake pipes corroded

front brake discs in very poor condition inner surface

play in nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 11 Jan 2012 61,858 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2011 58,924 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under tray covers are fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2010 54,689 miles

Front under tray cover is fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 50,747 miles

Front under tray cover is fitted

Offside and nearside front lower suspension arm ball joints have slight play

Rear no plate is starting to deteriorate

Fail 9 Jan 2009 50,737 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front under tray cover is fitted

Offside and nearside front lower suspension arm ball joints have slight play

Rear no plate is starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Jan 2008 47,289 miles

Front under tray fitted

Nearside front tyre is starting to wear on the outer

Rear no plate is starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Jan 2007 43,479 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 39,091 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 39,066 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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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X657 EER is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X657 EER, 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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X657 EER is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 January 2001.

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