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B21 MTR

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB21 MTR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2023

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wing damaged

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 131,823 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 130,676 miles

front and rear discs rusty

Fail 7 Jun 2021 130,676 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

front and rear discs rusty

Fail 20 Aug 2020

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front and rear discs rusty

Fail 21 Apr 2017 130,665 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 129,161 miles

near side rear tyre on limit

off side rear tyre close to limit

Fail 29 Mar 2016 129,161 miles

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

near side rear tyre on limit

off side rear tyre close to limit

Pass 30 Mar 2015 125,688 miles

Oil leak

engine covers fitted

oil leak rear diff

slight play offside front wheel bearing

Pass 24 Mar 2014 120,619 miles

washer jet inop on off side front but still clearing screen

Fail 21 Mar 2014 120,618 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 114,055 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 111,390 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 13 Dec 2011 111,390 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/s/f tyre worn on the edge

Pass 29 Dec 2010 107,801 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 97,007 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2009 96,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 83,907 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 68,864 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 54,257 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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B21 MTR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B21 MTR, 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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B21 MTR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 July 2001.

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