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X971 KNV

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,185 mi
Last recorded130,185 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX971 KNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 130,185 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 121,456 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine management light illuminated

Fail 23 Feb 2015 121,456 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 21 Feb 2014 103,357 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 85,417 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)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 69,065 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

centre box corroded

offside rear tyre inner sidewall cracking

Fail 10 Feb 2012 69,055 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Centre exhaust box corrorded.

Front brake discs corroded.

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 67,760 miles

o\s washer partly blocked

Pass 21 Aug 2009 64,896 miles

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

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

covers on outer sills obstructing view.

o/s washer partly blocked.

Pass 15 Aug 2008 61,098 miles

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

covers under engine obstructing full inspection

Pass 9 Aug 2007 55,916 miles

cover under engine and on outer sills obstructing view.

slight play in n/s/f top suspension ball joint.

Fail 9 Aug 2007 55,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cover under engine and on outer sills obstructing view.

slight play in n/s/f top suspension ball joint.

Pass 7 Aug 2006 49,548 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 49,548 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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X971 KNV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X971 KNV, 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 X971 KNV registered?

X971 KNV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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