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J6 LTL

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

127,670 mi
Last recorded127,670 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 LTL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 127,670 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 125,933 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front both fog lamps not working

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 May 2024 125,933 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front both fog lamps not working

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 123,766 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 121,609 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 120,099 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 116,157 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 112,827 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 111,169 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component leaking steering box shock absorber (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 108,452 miles

Front Front fog lights inoperative

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 5 Apr 2017 108,452 miles

Front Front fog lights inoperative

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Apr 2016 105,578 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 105,578 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 102,795 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 98,728 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 96,050 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 94,452 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 92,226 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 88,927 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 81,572 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 74,923 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 70,602 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 65,881 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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J6 LTL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 J6 LTL, 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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J6 LTL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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