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X938 BAY

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,722 mi
Last recorded123,722 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX938 BAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 123,722 miles

Body has slight corrosion rear wheel well (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 123,719 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Body has slight corrosion rear wheel well (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 118,543 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 118,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 114,265 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 108,189 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 102,642 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Feb 2011 97,266 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 97,264 miles

Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 90,819 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2010 90,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 82,386 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2009 82,386 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 73,070 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 65,273 miles

advise, various stone chips on windscreen

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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X938 BAY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X938 BAY, 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 X938 BAY registered?

X938 BAY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 January 2001.

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