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288 VKJ

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

126,753 mi
Last recorded126,753 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration288 VKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 126,753 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres heavily worn on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

accident damage too rear bumper

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2025 126,333 miles

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

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

bulb error/warning lamp illuminated *** no bulbs out***

Pass 14 Feb 2024 124,926 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))

On dash "bulb faliure lamp" illuminated n/s/rear non obligatory fog lamp not working

Pass 27 Jan 2023 122,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn very close to limit wearing on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

defective lamp warning illuminated ( none found)

Pass 3 Feb 2022 120,579 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 120,576 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2021 118,666 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 116,892 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 115,972 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

clutch slave cylinder pipe excessively corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2017 113,887 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow on rear section by mid box (7.1.2)

Plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2017 113,855 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating Door mirror repeater 2bulbs not working out of 3 (1.4.A.2c)

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow on rear section by mid box (7.1.2)

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2016 111,808 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both pipes to rear of car, corroded at the bulkhead sections (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 111,447 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front fog lamp not working

Fail 10 Jul 2015 111,447 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front fog lamp not working

Pass 11 Jul 2014 110,599 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 110,599 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 109,885 miles

both rear outer trail arm joints have play

exhast system rusty

nearside front tyre has bold edge but not exposing cords

rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 10 Jul 2013 109,885 miles

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

both rear outer trail arm joints have play

exhast system rusty

nearside front tyre has bold edge but not exposing cords

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 14 Jun 2012 109,247 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

center exhaust box/pipe corroded- not blowing

n/s/r brake flexi hose perished

o/s/r brake flexi hose perished

Pass 24 Jun 2011 106,889 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 97,346 miles

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

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

front brake discs undercut

Pass 26 Jun 2009 87,612 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 78,432 miles

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 78,343 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 May 2007 69,654 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 60,118 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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288 VKJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 288 VKJ, 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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288 VKJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 May 2001.

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