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J1 SDW

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

44,557 mi
Last recorded44,557 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 SDW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 44,557 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 44,026 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 43,463 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 42,798 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 42,263 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2021 41,477 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2020 40,940 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 39,644 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 37,164 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 34,589 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 31,378 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 27,775 miles

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

o/s/f tyre 14 yrs old and perished, o/s/r tyre 10 yrs old

Pass 29 May 2014 24,083 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 23,560 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 22,646 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 22,211 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 21,800 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 19,616 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 19,616 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 18,166 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 16,577 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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J1 SDW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 J1 SDW, 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 J1 SDW registered?

J1 SDW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 May 2001.

Is J1 SDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J1 SDW shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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