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X899 GJM

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,806 mi
Last recorded115,806 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX899 GJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2020 115,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 115,806 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 98,612 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 98,612 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 90,038 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 90,038 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 78,581 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 78,581 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 67,305 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 67,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 55,589 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Off side front fog lamp lens broken

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2014 53,866 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 53,751 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 51,481 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 47,434 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 47,427 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2010 42,906 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Offside front tyre worn badly on inner edge.

Pass 29 Dec 2009 38,414 miles

Vehicle tested in wet weather conditions.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 28,506 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 25,844 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 20,508 miles

os & ns rear tyres & nsf tyre tread low.

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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X899 GJM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X899 GJM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X899 GJM registered?

X899 GJM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 January 2001.

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