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XXI 8753

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

114,526 mi
Last recorded114,526 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXXI 8753
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 114,526 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 114,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 114,045 miles

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

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

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2021 114,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch liner (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch liner (5.2.3 (f))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2020 113,203 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides faded. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Underside general corrosion.

Fail 2 Jul 2020 113,202 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides faded. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Underside general corrosion.

Pass 15 Dec 2018 110,965 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 28 Jun 2017 107,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 104,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking but no cords showing yet (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush round antiroll bar bush (round) (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking but no cords showing as yet (3.6.B.4d)

engine covers fitted

some underbody trays fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2015 102,053 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2014 99,918 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside head lamp aim on tolerance limit

Pass 12 Jun 2013 98,206 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 97,132 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both ns jacking pads missing

os front tyre worn hard on inner wall /ns front tyre cracked in tread

Pass 18 Apr 2011 96,376 miles

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

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

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

slight play in steering box n/s/f tyreperishing cover sills and engine pan fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2010 92,067 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 84,193 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 6 Aug 2009 84,193 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 76,916 miles

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

n/sf and n/sr tyres both have cuts on outer walls

Fail 28 Aug 2008 76,916 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

n/sf and n/sr tyres both have cuts on outer walls

Pass 31 Aug 2007 66,274 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

wiper blade worn

Fail 31 Aug 2007 66,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

wiper blade worn

Pass 12 Sep 2006 57,636 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

belly pan fitted

outer sills covered

rear diff oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2006 57,636 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

belly pan fitted

outer sills covered

rear diff oil leak

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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XXI 8753 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XXI 8753, 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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XXI 8753 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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