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CLK 320K

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

101,059 mi
Last recorded101,059 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLK 320K
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 101,059 miles

front sub frame corroded

nearside and offside front coil springs corroded

nearside and offside front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded and have been greased

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

rusty and corroded in many places on underside

Pass 8 Oct 2024 100,141 miles

Coil spring corroded nearside and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside and offside front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded and have been greased

rusty and corroded in many places on under side of vehicle

Pass 13 Oct 2023 99,766 miles

General Underbody Corrosion

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 99,137 miles

General Underbody Corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2023 99,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

General Underbody Corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 98,922 miles

both front fog lamps not working

front sub frame slightly corroded

nearside and offside front head lamps slightly deteriorated

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2021 98,396 miles

both head lamp lenses slightly faded

front fog lamps not working

front sub frame corroded

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2021 98,396 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both head lamp lenses slightly faded

front fog lamps not working

front sub frame corroded

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2018 98,126 miles

all tyres starting to deteriate in-between the tread

Pass 5 Apr 2016 97,477 miles

exhaust system corroded

front and rear brake discs corroded

nearside and offside front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rusty and corroded in many places on underside

vehicle has been standing

Fail 16 Mar 2016 97,476 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

front and rear brake discs corroded

nearside and offside front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rusty and corroded in many places on underside

vehicle has been standing

Pass 2 Apr 2013 94,131 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 90,243 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 90,243 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 86,482 miles

full inspection of brake pipes restricted by covers tank etc

o/s/r tyre close to legal limits

slight play front wheel bearings

Pass 9 Oct 2009 82,116 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 82,116 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wiper smearing slightly

Pass 9 Oct 2008 76,043 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 72,429 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 68,679 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 64,002 miles

no plates velcro over plate

Pass 3 Feb 2006 55,707 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 55,707 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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CLK 320K is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 CLK 320K, 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 CLK 320K registered?

CLK 320K is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 May 2001.

Is CLK 320K safe to buy?

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