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871 PUO

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

89,041 mi
Last recorded89,041 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration871 PUO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 89,041 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2025 87,257 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 86,048 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 84,326 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 82,797 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 81,405 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 80,702 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 79,946 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 77,070 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 74,249 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front too rears (3.6.B.2c)

Catalytic converter rattling

Fail 20 Jul 2017 74,249 miles

Offside Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front too rears (3.6.B.2c)

Catalytic converter rattling

Pass 29 Jun 2016 66,134 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front too rears (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 66,134 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front too rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 58,623 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 51,778 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 44,563 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 44,128 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 43,558 miles

surface corrosion on most rear brake pipes.

Pass 7 Sep 2010 42,180 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 39,644 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 37,687 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 32,218 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 27,221 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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871 PUO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 871 PUO, 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 871 PUO registered?

871 PUO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is 871 PUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 871 PUO shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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