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X711 UTW

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

107,160 mi
Last recorded107,160 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX711 UTW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 107,160 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 103,766 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2015 103,460 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake excessively fluctuating nearside & offside (3.7.B.3)

both front brake discs severely corroded on inner surface

Pass 4 Dec 2014 96,991 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2014 96,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

rear brake pads are wearing unevenly

Pass 2 Dec 2013 91,683 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 91,683 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 87,521 miles

Inner and outer faces of rear brake discs very corroded.

Inner faces of front brake discs very corroded.

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear brake pads 3/4 worn.

Fail 30 Oct 2012 87,520 miles

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

Inner and outer faces of rear brake discs very corroded.

Inner faces of front brake discs very corroded.

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front tyre tread worn out on outer edge.[Michelin Pilot Primacy 225/45 X R17W]

Rear brake pads 3/4 worn.

Pass 12 Nov 2011 83,844 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 83,838 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 81,368 miles

Rear brake discs corroded.

Rear brake pads wearing thin.

Pass 16 Jun 2009 76,242 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 74,609 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 64,639 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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X711 UTW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X711 UTW, 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 X711 UTW registered?

X711 UTW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 January 2001.

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