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X962 KCS

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,871 mi
Last recorded139,871 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX962 KCS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 139,871 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 138,391 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 136,096 miles

All exhaust system corroded

All front suspension corroded

All rear suspension corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front seat base slightly insecure

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

Fail 14 Nov 2019 136,096 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded left to right (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

All exhaust system corroded

All front suspension corroded

All rear suspension corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front seat base slightly insecure

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 128,541 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 20 Nov 2018 128,541 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 28 Nov 2017 119,665 miles

All front suspension corroded

All rear suspension corroded

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2017 119,663 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust system slightly corroded

All rear suspension corroded

All front suspension corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2016 112,899 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 107,444 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2014 101,369 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 101,367 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 93,108 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front body strut braces have excessive corrosion

Fail 29 Nov 2013 93,108 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front body strut braces have excessive corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2012 85,144 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 85,144 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)

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

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

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

front exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 29 Nov 2011 78,891 miles

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

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

osr wheel bearing noisey

Pass 30 Nov 2010 73,006 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded on inner

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 66,261 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 66,261 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 60,540 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 60,540 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)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 54,137 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 47,587 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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X962 KCS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 X962 KCS, 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 X962 KCS registered?

X962 KCS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 January 2001.

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