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X785 HRD

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

180,614 mi
Last recorded180,614 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX785 HRD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2020 180,614 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 165,100 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 164,856 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 152,777 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 143,682 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2017 143,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 137,551 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 137,551 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 132,115 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 123,535 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2014 123,535 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 115,305 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 103,188 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 87,879 miles

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 7 Jan 2011 87,879 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 16 Jan 2010 84,198 miles

enginemanagement light on

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 61,397 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 50,243 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 42,075 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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X785 HRD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 X785 HRD, 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 X785 HRD registered?

X785 HRD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 January 2001.

Is X785 HRD safe to buy?

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