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X768 BDY

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,189 mi
Last recorded71,189 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX768 BDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 71,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 68,564 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 65,610 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 63,616 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 63,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 60,713 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 57,750 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 55,226 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 55,226 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 53,628 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 53,628 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2014 51,269 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 51,269 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 49,292 miles

EML light on

ESP ilght on

Pass 14 Jan 2012 45,670 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 42,240 miles

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

Offside front tyre wearing from inner wall

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 38,418 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 38,417 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine warning lamp remains on

Pass 12 Jan 2009 34,360 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 30,445 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 26,917 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 23,198 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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X768 BDY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 X768 BDY, 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 X768 BDY registered?

X768 BDY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 January 2001.

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