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X996 CFT

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,295 mi
Last recorded112,295 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX996 CFT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 112,295 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 112,295 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 110,457 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))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 98,534 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

engine management light on at time of test

Fail 18 Apr 2018 98,514 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

engine management light on at time of test

Pass 11 Apr 2017
Fail 8 Apr 2017

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 85,389 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2016 85,381 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play Steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 81,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

center rear brake light not working (benifit given not sure if connected)

Fail 11 Apr 2015 81,285 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

center rear brake light not working (benifit given not sure if connected)

offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge (bald)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 68,978 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 68,978 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 68,977 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 66,943 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 60,901 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 56,918 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 48,907 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre side wall deteriorating

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

Offside front tyre inner edge slightly worn

Pass 17 Jan 2009 40,273 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 35,059 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 30,099 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 25,190 miles

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

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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X996 CFT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 X996 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X996 CFT registered?

X996 CFT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 January 2001.

Is X996 CFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X996 CFT shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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