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X868 XSG

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

94,129 mi
Last recorded94,129 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX868 XSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 94,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

rear axle oil leak

suspension components heavily corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2022 94,126 miles

Offside Rear Fuel hose damaged near pump and filter (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed split to inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

rear axle oil leak

suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2021 93,854 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2020 93,262 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 92,145 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Front headlamp misty

Nearside Front slight play in track control rods

Offside Front slight pay in track control rods

Offside headlamp misty

Fail 13 Feb 2019 92,140 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Front headlamp misty

Nearside Front slight play in track control rods

Offside Front slight pay in track control rods

Offside headlamp misty

Pass 7 Feb 2018 91,582 miles

nearside front fog lamp not working

slight play in steering arm inner joints nearside and offside

Pass 7 Feb 2017 91,430 miles

slight play in steering on offside

Fail 7 Feb 2017 91,426 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

slight play in steering on offside

Pass 3 Feb 2016 89,978 miles

slight play in steering in offside

suspect front brake pads getting low

Pass 11 Feb 2015 89,122 miles

Slight play in OS Front wheel

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Feb 2015 89,122 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight play in OS Front wheel

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2014 88,165 miles

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

front pads & discs worn

slight play front wheels

Fail 12 Feb 2014 88,162 miles

Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

bas /esp fault

front pads & discs worn

slight play front wheels

Pass 14 Feb 2013 86,779 miles

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

slight leak of oil from steering damper

Fail 14 Feb 2013 86,779 miles

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

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

slight leak of oil from steering damper

Pass 8 Feb 2012 85,826 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 78,735 miles

both front brake disc's and pads worn low

Fail 9 Feb 2011 78,735 miles

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

both front brake disc's and pads worn low

Pass 9 Feb 2010 72,960 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 72,960 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 66,634 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 66,634 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 60,273 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 60,273 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 54,798 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 49,215 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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X868 XSG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 X868 XSG, 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 X868 XSG registered?

X868 XSG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 January 2001.

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