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X948 EAA

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

214,063 mi
Last recorded214,063 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX948 EAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 214,063 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front both brake hose flexis perished.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front steering drop arm bush has slight play.

Nearside Rear body sill corroded.

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear body sill corroded.

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded.

Rear both brake hose flexis perished.

corrosion to all wheel arches.

fuel regulator vacum pipe split slightly .

Fail 18 Dec 2020 214,063 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front both brake hose flexis perished.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front steering drop arm bush has slight play.

Nearside Rear body sill corroded.

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear body sill corroded.

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded.

Rear both brake hose flexis perished.

corrosion to all wheel arches.

fuel regulator vacum pipe split slightly .

Pass 11 Dec 2019 204,879 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Corrosion on all outer wheel arches

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Down the back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner track arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner track arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Number plate bulb inoperative

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Fuel filter regulator has a small split in vacuum pipe

Fail 9 Dec 2019 204,878 miles

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Within 30cm of passenger seat mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Corrosion on all outer wheel arches

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Down the back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner track arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner track arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Number plate bulb inoperative

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Fuel filter regulator has a small split in vacuum pipe

Pass 11 Dec 2018 194,273 miles

Nearside Front tyre devoid of tread on edge

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on edge

Fail 10 Dec 2018 194,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 184,983 miles

Nearside Front tyre devoid of tread on outer edge

Nearside headlamp produces poor beam image

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on outer edge

Offside headlamp produces poor beam image

Rear exhaust mounting missing but still adequatly supported

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

steering box showing signs of wear

Fail 19 Dec 2017 184,983 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre devoid of tread on outer edge

Nearside headlamp produces poor beam image

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on outer edge

Offside headlamp produces poor beam image

Rear exhaust mounting missing but still adequatly supported

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

steering box showing signs of wear

Pass 19 Dec 2016 175,872 miles

Nearside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Offside Front tyre devoid of any tread on inner edge

Fail 19 Dec 2016 175,872 miles

Nearside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front tyre devoid of any tread on inner edge

Pass 9 Dec 2015 161,968 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2015 161,968 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 147,150 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

headlamp lenses deteriorated and poor beam patterns

Fail 18 Dec 2013 131,431 miles

Both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 131,431 miles

Both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Dec 2012 119,103 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 112,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 112,087 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 104,257 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2010 104,257 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 97,669 miles

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)

Fail 17 Dec 2009 97,660 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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 20 Nov 2008 89,442 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 89,344 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 81,214 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 75,094 miles

front discs rusty and have slight lip, as with rear discs.

front numberplate cracked.

stonechip in 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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X948 EAA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 X948 EAA, 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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X948 EAA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 February 2001.

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