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X781 XJO

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,959 mi
Last recorded139,959 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX781 XJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 139,959 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass missing ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 139,939 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 137,416 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front beam patterns ok (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust corroding

oil leaks

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2015 134,307 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust mounting damaged/corroded but system still secure

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2015 134,287 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust mounting damaged/corroded but system still secure

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2014 129,752 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 13 Feb 2014 129,751 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 14 Feb 2013 126,433 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front tyre worn on edge not measurable tread

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2012 120,964 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front no plate detiriorating but still readable

sill covers fitted

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 15 Feb 2011 110,101 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Feb 2011 109,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2010 96,673 miles

slight lift in both front lower suspension joints

Pass 3 Feb 2009 81,505 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 5 Feb 2008 67,939 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 5 Feb 2008 67,938 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 31 Jan 2007 58,429 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 52,218 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 52,218 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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X781 XJO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X781 XJO, 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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X781 XJO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 January 2001.

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