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X769 HKY

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

164,076 mi
Last recorded164,076 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX769 HKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2014 164,076 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 163,007 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 153,600 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 153,586 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 144,280 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 144,275 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 128,954 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 97,470 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 70,936 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 70,935 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 63,275 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 60,535 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 60,535 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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)

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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X769 HKY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HKY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X769 HKY registered?

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

Is X769 HKY safe to buy?

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