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X712 UTW

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

136,307 mi
Last recorded136,307 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX712 UTW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 136,307 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 133,842 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 131,269 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 129,532 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 125,762 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 125,757 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 123,076 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2017 123,076 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 117,356 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 117,339 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 111,519 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 105,789 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 105,789 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 95,018 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 90,529 miles

front brake pads dowm to 3-4 mm

Pass 5 Oct 2011 83,049 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 83,049 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 79,802 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 69,733 miles

NEARSIDE REAR INNER SIDE LIGHT NOT WORKING

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD LOW & SPLIT 205/55/16W

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD LOW & SPLIT 205/55/16W

SPARE TYRE FLAT

Fail 13 Mar 2010 69,733 miles

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

NEARSIDE REAR INNER SIDE LIGHT NOT WORKING

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD LOW & SPLIT 205/55/16W

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD LOW & SPLIT 205/55/16W

SPARE TYRE FLAT

Pass 16 Mar 2009 62,268 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear prop shaft seal leaking oil

Fail 14 Mar 2009 62,268 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear prop shaft seal leaking oil

Pass 7 Apr 2008 53,334 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 53,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 49,288 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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X712 UTW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 X712 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 X712 UTW registered?

X712 UTW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 January 2001.

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