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Y956 XKL

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

148,691 mi
Last recorded148,691 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY956 XKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 148,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

middle exhaust bracket missing

Fail 5 Mar 2018 148,677 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

middle exhaust bracket missing

Pass 1 Mar 2017 138,779 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 138,779 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 114,035 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 114,029 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 104,271 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 101,525 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 99,581 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 84,668 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 84,606 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 63,720 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 63,720 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 42,995 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 38,855 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 33,979 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 25,899 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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Y956 XKL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y956 XKL, 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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Y956 XKL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 June 2001.

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