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2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

47,448 mi
Last recorded47,448 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration254 PL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 47,448 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2026 47,434 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 47,245 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 46,800 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 46,389 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 45,969 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 45,650 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 45,005 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 44,328 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 43,443 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 42,525 miles

offside and nearside outer sill covers fitted

oil leak from rear diff

Fail 3 Dec 2015 42,516 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

offside and nearside outer sill covers fitted

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 29 Jan 2015 41,550 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2015 41,550 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 40,520 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 39,027 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 37,714 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 35,769 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 34,243 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 30,485 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 26,242 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 22,666 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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254 PL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 254 PL, 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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254 PL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 January 2001.

Is 254 PL safe to buy?

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