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X91 HLK

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,321 mi
Last recorded126,321 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX91 HLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 126,321 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion under vehicle

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Mar 2026 126,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured crack (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured crack (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhuast clamp broken at front (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear general corrosion

Pass 10 Apr 2025 123,126 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

steering damper slight misting of oil

Pass 31 Aug 2023 118,391 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 111,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 110,324 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective lens clouded both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 108,220 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 105,047 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 105,004 miles

Coil spring corroded all four springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front inner joints ()

Front steering damper, light misting of oil

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged slightly deteriorated and ferrules slightly corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes at rear of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fuel pies have surface corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2017 103,895 miles

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

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

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

fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2016 101,956 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front exhaust clamps corroding

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch inner (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch inner (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 21 Apr 2015 99,573 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust clamps deteriorated

oil leaks on engine

Fail 21 Apr 2015 99,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust clamps deteriorated

oil leaks on engine

Pass 30 Apr 2014 96,510 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 96,498 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

NSR tyre has several splits to inner side wall

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 90,324 miles

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

n/s/r tyre spliting around inside edge

Pass 7 Apr 2012 87,266 miles

slight play in steering linkage

nearside front tyre outer wall ,damage

Pass 4 Apr 2011 82,263 miles

n/s/f tyre poor/ exhaust poor/ fuel mounting missing/ standing rust on discs/ corrosion on fuel pipes corrosion on verious brake pipes/ play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 30 Nov 2009 73,345 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 59,599 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 59,599 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 53,117 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 44,758 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 38,927 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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X91 HLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X91 HLK, 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 X91 HLK registered?

X91 HLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 February 2001.

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