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X871 JDV

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,014 mi
Last recorded116,014 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX871 JDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2015 116,014 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

rear brake disc corroded

Fail 15 May 2015 115,917 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

rear brake disc corroded

Pass 9 May 2014 103,773 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 101,892 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2013 101,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 101,889 miles

all brake discs have surface rust.

Pass 25 Jan 2010 95,144 miles

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

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

osf tyre inside edge warn

Fail 23 Jan 2010 95,105 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

osf tyre inside edge warn

Pass 24 Jan 2009 79,034 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 69,908 miles

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

front tyres worn slightly on edges

Pass 20 Jan 2007 59,817 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 50,811 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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X871 JDV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X871 JDV, 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 X871 JDV registered?

X871 JDV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 January 2001.

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