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G12 RCG

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,268 mi
Last recorded94,268 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG12 RCG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 94,268 miles

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

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

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

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

slight oil leak rear diff

Fail 5 Apr 2023 94,268 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

slight oil leak rear diff

Pass 8 Feb 2022 92,107 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 90,321 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 90,320 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 82,305 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 80,514 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 80,514 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 77,405 miles

Debri within near side front tyre.

Pass 18 Jul 2016 74,696 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 71,556 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 67,802 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 67,802 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 63,627 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 61,559 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 59,038 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 57,562 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 49,679 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 49,679 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 45,483 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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G12 RCG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G12 RCG, 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 RCG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 July 2001.

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