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X965 BBV

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

92,121 mi
Last recorded92,121 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX965 BBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 92,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight under body surface corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2019 83,493 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 83,491 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded wing around abs pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 74,680 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 74,680 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 74,336 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both front tyres worn low on inner and outer edges - 205/55/16

exhaust system corroded

slight play in steering box linkages

Pass 8 Dec 2016 73,485 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

Offside Front Lower fixing to front pipe not fixed

Fail 3 Dec 2016 73,455 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 69,080 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 67,109 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 66,069 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 60,212 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system corroded.

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

Offside front susspension coil spring top retaining cup corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Dec 2011 56,645 miles

Advise both rear tyres wearing low on tread

Advise slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 20 Dec 2010 53,264 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 48,397 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Dec 2008 44,290 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 39,408 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 34,772 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 29,877 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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X965 BBV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 X965 BBV, 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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X965 BBV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 January 2001.

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