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B5 RJK

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,341 mi
Last recorded132,341 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 RJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 132,341 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MIDDLE BOTH PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL OWER (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SIDE INNER SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2026 132,340 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced AROUND JACKING POINT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced BOOT AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MIDDLE BOTH PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL OWER (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SIDE INNER SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 129,969 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 129,969 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 127,541 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 123,765 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 123,316 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 121,686 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 118,616 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 113,071 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 106,690 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 104,160 miles

Nearside Rear on minimum 1.6

Pass 17 Mar 2015 99,535 miles

corrosion to rear suspension components

Fail 17 Mar 2015 99,535 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 17 Mar 2014 89,749 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 89,749 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear brake binding slighty

Pass 14 May 2013 88,240 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 86,983 miles

Cuts on nearside rear tyre inner side wall.

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 83,040 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 77,422 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 72,717 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 72,717 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 69,587 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 64,598 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 60,521 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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B5 RJK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B5 RJK, 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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B5 RJK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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