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G12 MBR

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

134,768 mi
Last recorded134,768 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG12 MBR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 134,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front door check strap faulty

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 81,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Door check strap missing

Offside Front Front fog lamp not working

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Steering dampener damp

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 30 Sep 2021 78,567 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering dampener damp

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 13 Oct 2020 76,425 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Stone chip on windscreen

Pass 2 Oct 2019 73,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to secondary rubber on inner egde (5.2.3 (e))

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

small stone chip in windscreen not in drivers view of the road

Pass 9 Oct 2018 69,003 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tyre slightly wear inner edge

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

chip in windscreen swept area

engine oil slightly leak

Pass 9 Oct 2017 66,144 miles

Engine oil weep

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 64,265 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 62,683 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 58,779 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 55,111 miles

front wiper poor in operation

nearside door mirror slighty insecure

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 22 Oct 2012 52,067 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on both edges

Pass 26 Jul 2011 49,683 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 46,942 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 46,942 miles

Centre Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 42,432 miles

damage to n/s/f and o/s/f wheel rims

slight top and bottom movement in front wheels

wiper smears slightly

Pass 16 Apr 2008 35,976 miles

both front and nearside rear tyres are wearing on the edges

nearside rear tyre is close to the limit

Pass 20 Apr 2007 29,235 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 26,547 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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G12 MBR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 G12 MBR, 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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G12 MBR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 July 2001.

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