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X769 EKV

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,081 mi
Last recorded107,081 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX769 EKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 107,081 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 107,059 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 106,232 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shocks badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 106,214 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both front head light intensity reduced n/s pattern (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shocks badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 105,848 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Offside & Nearside (6.1.4 (a) (i))

General corrosion on suspension components underside of the vehicle.

Fail 20 Mar 2024 105,838 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Offside & Nearside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Offside & Nearside (6.1.4 (a) (i))

General corrosion on suspension components underside of the vehicle.

Pass 1 Mar 2023 102,815 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 102,776 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 97,270 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 90,374 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 89,422 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 87,003 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 86,985 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 81,967 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 78,742 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 74,756 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 73,508 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

all brake discs rusty

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 3 Jul 2013 71,499 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 66,343 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 66,343 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 61,034 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 61,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 56,923 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 56,923 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 49,329 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 45,558 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 40,644 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 35,302 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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X769 EKV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X769 EKV, 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 X769 EKV registered?

X769 EKV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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