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X985 MTS

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

180,024 mi
Last recorded180,024 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX985 MTS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2020 180,024 miles

Front and Rear wheel arches corroding

Pass 18 Jan 2019 172,138 miles

All four wheel arches are corroding

Fail 18 Jan 2019 172,138 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All four wheel arches are corroding

Pass 12 Jan 2018 162,594 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroding

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake discs worn/pitted

Offside Rear wheel arch corroding

Pass 13 Jan 2017 154,479 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 154,479 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 144,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 135,730 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn/lipped

Pass 24 Jan 2014 126,936 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Jan 2014 126,936 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 117,267 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 107,657 miles

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm legal limit

Pass 20 Jan 2011 97,118 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 87,007 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 87,007 miles

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

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

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

Tyre size 205/55r16 w

Pass 22 Jan 2009 77,968 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 67,629 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Tyre size 205/55 16 91w

Pass 25 Jan 2007 58,311 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 49,656 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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X985 MTS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 X985 MTS, 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 X985 MTS registered?

X985 MTS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 January 2001.

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