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X796 GGK

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

117,617 mi
Last recorded117,617 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX796 GGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 117,617 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake pipes pitted

rear brake discs corroded/pitted

Fail 30 May 2017 117,602 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded. (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 119,533 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 114,272 miles

Both Side Rear Tyre Outer Wall Cracked...

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 113,662 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 112,137 miles

engine oil leak

near side front tyre bald on edge close to legal limit

Pass 7 Mar 2011

both rear discs lipped

engine covers fitted

outter cover sills fitted

rear pads wearing low

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2010 103,065 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s rear indicator faded

slight lift in both front suspension lower ball joints

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 8 Mar 2010 103,065 miles

n/s rear indicator faded

slight lift in both front suspension lower ball joints

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 12 Mar 2009 95,554 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 88,965 miles

slight play in o/s+n/s inner rack joints

Pass 12 Mar 2007 76,305 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 72,026 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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X796 GGK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 X796 GGK, 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 X796 GGK registered?

X796 GGK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 January 2001.

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The MOT history for X796 GGK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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