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B20 VDH

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

70,537 mi
Last recorded70,537 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 VDH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 70,537 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 70,510 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 70,254 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 69,899 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 68,525 miles

All tyres 16 years old and wearing unevenly 205/55/16

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 68,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn inner edge, 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge, 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn inner edge, 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge, 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 67,680 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 67,049 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 65,382 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 64,723 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 64,114 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 62,628 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 62,628 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 61,499 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 60,179 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 59,338 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 58,166 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 57,013 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 55,642 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 53,583 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 49,537 miles

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

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

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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B20 VDH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 B20 VDH, 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 B20 VDH registered?

B20 VDH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 August 2001.

Is B20 VDH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B20 VDH shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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