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X97 HDG

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

76,989 mi
Last recorded76,989 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX97 HDG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 76,989 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 74,274 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 69,622 miles

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))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 63,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 57,757 miles

Nearside Front Outer outer alloy rim damaged slightly

Pass 4 Dec 2020 54,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 51,550 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on the shoulders

Offside Front tyre worn on the shoulders

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

gearbox oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2020 51,549 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on the shoulders

Offside Front tyre worn on the shoulders

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

gearbox oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2019 47,135 miles

Gearbox area oil leak

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 43,273 miles

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 4 Jan 2017 40,128 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 36,258 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 31,732 miles

Engine Management Light Illuminated

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 28,609 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 25,198 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 25,134 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

check engine light on

Pass 23 Feb 2011 15,412 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 14,248 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 14,235 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

engine management warning light on dash display

scrape to nearside front wing

Pass 3 Feb 2009 13,128 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 11,859 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 10,138 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 8,705 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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X97 HDG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 X97 HDG, 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 X97 HDG registered?

X97 HDG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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