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X835 ELK

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

88,668 mi
Last recorded88,668 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX835 ELK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 88,668 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 87,433 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 85,211 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 81,748 miles

Front to Rear Fuel Pipe - Slightly corroded

Management Information Light (MIL) On - Recommend ivestigation and repair

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Nov 2014 81,748 miles

Front to Rear Fuel Pipe - Slightly corroded

Management Information Light (MIL) On - Recommend ivestigation and repair

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2013 74,883 miles

slight play nearside track rod

Pass 27 Nov 2012 70,569 miles

engine management light on

slight blow on exhaust

slight play nearside steering idler

Pass 10 Nov 2011 65,279 miles

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

both front discs slightly worn

Pass 21 Jan 2011 62,360 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 58,602 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 55,282 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 51,603 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 51,603 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 46,401 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 39,213 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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X835 ELK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 X835 ELK, 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 X835 ELK registered?

X835 ELK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 January 2001.

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