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J20 MEV

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

111,104 mi
Last recorded111,104 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 MEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 111,104 miles

Coolant leak

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Aug 2026 111,104 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 108,272 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 108,272 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 104,684 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 104,684 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 103,307 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 103,035 miles

Fuel pipe damp no leaks found

Slight play in steering n/s

Fail 26 Jul 2022 103,032 miles

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

Fuel pipe damp no leaks found

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

Slight play in steering n/s

Pass 26 Jul 2021 100,748 miles

Lift in both front lower ball joints not excessive

Pass 5 Aug 2020 100,472 miles

Brake disc corroded due to lack of use

Front lower ball joints slight lift

Headlamp lens deteriating

Tyres perishing

Wiper blade split on end clearing screen

Fail 5 Aug 2020 100,472 miles

Brake disc corroded due to lack of use

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front lower ball joints slight lift

Headlamp lens deteriating

Tyres perishing

Wiper blade split on end clearing screen

Pass 21 Nov 2015 100,149 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 98,753 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 98,752 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 95,455 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 95,455 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 90,218 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 82,634 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 81,160 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 78,703 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 76,174 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 73,667 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 65,936 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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J20 MEV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 J20 MEV, 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 J20 MEV registered?

J20 MEV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 May 2001.

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