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J18 CLK

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

52,247 mi
Last recorded52,247 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 CLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 52,247 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Out to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion of underside of vehicle. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 50,493 miles

General corrosion of underside of vehicle.

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2024 50,493 miles

General corrosion of underside of vehicle.

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 49,959 miles

General corrosion of underside of vehicle.

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 48,941 miles

Nearside Parking brake performance low.

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Slight corrosion of both rear inner sill areas.

Pass 14 Sep 2020 46,367 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 41,508 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 41,508 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 38,925 miles

Both front tyres scrubbed off on outer edges

Nearside Rear Tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in ball joint

Various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2017 35,861 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has sidewall damage.

Pass 17 Aug 2016 33,024 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre has slight damage at sidewall.

Pass 20 Aug 2015 31,012 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel damaged.

Fail 24 Jun 2014 30,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 30,791 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 30,261 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 30,261 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 29,897 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 29,719 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 29,719 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jun 2010

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 28,351 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 27,299 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 27,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 25,330 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 25,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 23,402 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 23,402 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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J18 CLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 J18 CLK, 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 J18 CLK registered?

J18 CLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 January 2001.

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