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X817 GFB

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

222,125 mi
Last recorded222,125 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX817 GFB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2013 222,125 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2013 222,123 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

all four tyres are at 2 mm

engine managment light indicates a fault

n/s/r inner side light inop

o/s/r brake pipe slight corrosion

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 12 Jan 2012 214,078 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 214,078 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 204,130 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 191,076 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 172,035 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 156,783 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 140,712 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 140,712 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 121,804 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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X817 GFB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 X817 GFB, 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 X817 GFB registered?

X817 GFB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 January 2001.

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