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X989 DLH

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,188 mi
Last recorded96,188 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX989 DLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 96,188 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 91,973 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 88,041 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 83,101 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2017 83,101 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 81,386 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 79,315 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 77,834 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 77,834 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 76,333 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 13 Dec 2012 71,798 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Fail 13 Dec 2012 71,798 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 67,113 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 62,495 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 55,799 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 55,782 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 47,534 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 38,617 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 31,159 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 25,913 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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X989 DLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X989 DLH, 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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X989 DLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 January 2001.

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