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J888 MLS

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

91,976 mi
Last recorded91,976 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 MLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 91,976 miles

ONE HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LAMP INOPERATIVE

Pass 3 Sep 2025 91,779 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 91,617 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 88,538 miles

SURFACE CORROSION ON BRAKE PIPES

Pass 30 Aug 2022 86,066 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

SURFACE CORROSION ON EXHAUST SYSTEM

SURFACE CORROSION ON REAR BRAKE PIPES

Pass 18 Aug 2021 82,752 miles

ONE HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LAMP INOPERATIVE

SCREEN WASH REQUIRES ADJUSTMENT

SURFACE CORROSION ON BRAKE PIPES

Pass 3 Sep 2020 80,279 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber wear too edge (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 80,277 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber wear too edge (1.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 77,383 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 73,650 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 68,864 miles

EXTENSIVE CORROSION ON EXHAUST SYSTEM

PLAY IN O/S/F WHEEL BEARING

SURFACE CORROSION ON BRAKE PIPES

Pass 25 Aug 2016 65,190 miles

HEADLAMP LENSES REQUIRE POLISHING

SURFACE CORROSION ON REAR PIPES

Pass 13 Aug 2015 62,764 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Slight play in O/S/F wheel bearing

Pass 21 Aug 2014 60,380 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 56,923 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 56,923 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 54,014 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 51,195 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 46,771 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 40,487 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 33,590 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 26,817 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 21,757 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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J888 MLS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 J888 MLS, 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 J888 MLS registered?

J888 MLS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 September 2001.

Is J888 MLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J888 MLS shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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