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X953 BBC

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,860 mi
Last recorded104,860 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX953 BBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 104,860 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2015 94,322 miles

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2014 83,278 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 83,267 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear diff oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2013 78,977 miles

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

slight corroshion rear brake pipes

Fail 5 Feb 2013

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 75,101 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 70,465 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 70,465 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 64,294 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

temporary number plates secured with elastic bands, covering incorectly spaced originals.

Pass 16 Dec 2008 53,896 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Dec 2008 53,892 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 48,024 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 46,818 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2006 43,137 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 43,137 miles

Lower Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

brake pad warning lamp on †advise to have brake inspection

Pass 9 Aug 2005 36,757 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 36,757 miles

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

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

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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X953 BBC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 X953 BBC, 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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X953 BBC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 January 2001.

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