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X974 KNV

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

99,645 mi
Last recorded99,645 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX974 KNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 99,645 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

corrosion to rear outer wheel arches

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 1 Sep 2016 93,502 miles

both front inner track rod arm joint covers deteriorated

both rear brake hoses perished

both rear inner wheel arches - sills corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing low

offside front - rear @ rear metal brake pipe corroded

slight corrosion inner sills / chassis rails

slight corrosion to all outer wheel arches

slight exhaust blow

Fail 31 Aug 2016 93,496 miles

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

both front inner track rod arm joint covers deteriorated

both rear brake hoses perished

both rear inner wheel arches - sills corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing low

offside front - rear @ rear metal brake pipe corroded

slight corrosion inner sills / chassis rails

slight corrosion to all outer wheel arches

slight exhaust blow

Pass 17 Jul 2015 90,467 miles

o/s/f outer D bush slightly worn

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 17 Jul 2015 90,466 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

o/s/f outer D bush slightly worn

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2014 82,061 miles

Both rear wings are corroding

The engine check light is on

Fail 19 Jun 2014 82,058 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear wings are corroding

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

The engine check light is on

Pass 11 Dec 2013 77,637 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 77,607 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 70,007 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2010 58,129 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Dec 2010 58,129 miles

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

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2009 51,823 miles

off side rear indicator bulb faded slightly.

rear floor pans bent slightly in corners by fuel tank.

rear wheels rub against plastic liners.

windscreen wiper blade in poor condition only just clears screen.

Fail 25 Nov 2009 51,820 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

off side rear indicator bulb faded slightly.

rear floor pans bent slightly in corners by fuel tank.

rear wheels rub against plastic liners.

windscreen wiper blade in poor condition only just clears screen.

Pass 3 Jun 2008 40,978 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 39,792 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 32,066 miles

Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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X974 KNV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 X974 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 X974 KNV registered?

X974 KNV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 January 2001.

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