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X874 NGJ

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

151,763 mi
Last recorded151,763 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX874 NGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 151,763 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 149,029 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 149,029 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 145,129 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 141,653 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 139,694 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 130,076 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 124,925 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 124,925 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 114,046 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 114,046 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 105,466 miles

both rear tyres worn bald on inneredges

Pass 24 Feb 2015 88,792 miles

Oil leak

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 24 Feb 2015 88,792 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Jan 2014 67,183 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 61,944 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2013 61,944 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 50,987 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 46,482 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge!

Pass 21 May 2009 41,208 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 41,208 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 37,144 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 31,361 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 31,359 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 27,804 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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X874 NGJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 X874 NGJ, 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 X874 NGJ registered?

X874 NGJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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