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A1 BRC

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

25,438 mi
Last recorded25,438 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 BRC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 25,438 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 PITTED. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread DE-LAM (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing X2 (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X2 NSF/OSF IN TREAD. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front WASHER JET POOR.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 SCORED AND PITTED. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing X2 (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 24,370 miles

corrosion to under body and suspension components

Pass 29 Apr 2024 23,803 miles

corrosion to under body and suspension components

Pass 27 Apr 2023 21,762 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S/F AND O/S/F (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 21,432 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 20,469 miles

Front and rear brake disc's corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2019 20,450 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust noise possible loose baffle

Pass 29 Oct 2018 19,413 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 17,912 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front wiper worn

n/s/r/tyre inner wall perished

o/s/f/ tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Oct 2017 17,912 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front wiper worn

n/s/r/tyre inner wall perished

o/s/f/ tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Jul 2015 17,191 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 May 2014 15,376 miles

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2012 14,456 miles

o/s front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2011 14,059 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 11,848 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 10,012 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 8,903 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 7,007 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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A1 BRC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 A1 BRC, 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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What year was A1 BRC registered?

A1 BRC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 April 2001.

Is A1 BRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 BRC shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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