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X975 CFT

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

112,861 mi
Last recorded112,861 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX975 CFT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 112,861 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 112,861 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear, over rear suspesion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear, over rear suspension (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 112,858 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 112,839 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 111,620 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 111,620 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 110,196 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside & nearside front to rear (rear sections). (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 108,769 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play offside & nearside inner links (2.2.B.1f)

Engine managment light on.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16. (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 108,769 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/16. (4.1.E.1)

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play offside & nearside inner links (2.2.B.1f)

Engine managment light on.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16. (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 107,375 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both down to tread indicators (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Feb 2016 107,375 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both down to tread indicators (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 106,164 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 106,164 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 104,202 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 104,124 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 15 Feb 2013

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013
Pass 16 Feb 2012 99,022 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)

minor play detected at front roadwheels from steering box.

Pass 18 Feb 2011
Fail 15 Feb 2010 93,678 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 93,678 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 91,147 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 91,145 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 86,603 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 81,837 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 81,794 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 75,141 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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X975 CFT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 X975 CFT, 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 X975 CFT registered?

X975 CFT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 January 2001.

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