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H12 FRU

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

36,032 mi
Last recorded36,032 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 FRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 36,032 miles

Central Stop lamp not working

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2025 35,422 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Diffrential oil leak

Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured Both side (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 34,930 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 34,423 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides rear (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 33,721 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking /old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 32,763 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 31,931 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2019 50,751 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2018 49,989 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 48,131 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 28,807 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 28,130 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 27,331 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 26,665 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 25,055 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 23,310 miles

near side rear tyre craking on outer side wall

off side rear tyre craking on outer side wall

Fail 14 Sep 2011 23,310 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

near side rear tyre craking on outer side wall

off side rear tyre craking on outer side wall

Pass 15 Sep 2010 21,435 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 20,535 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 19,269 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 17,871 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 16,135 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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H12 FRU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 H12 FRU, 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 H12 FRU registered?

H12 FRU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 September 2001.

Is H12 FRU safe to buy?

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