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K33 PPC

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,996 mi
Last recorded146,996 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK33 PPC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2024 146,996 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis rail next to suspension arm (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed braiding exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 144,906 miles

Brake pipes at both sides front and nsr corroded and some hidden from view

Corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

Corrosion to parts of undercarriage and components

Corrosion to some suspension components and subframes

Engine light on

Pass 30 Jun 2022 143,125 miles

Both front indicators faded

Brake pipe at nsr corroded

Corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

Corrosion to undercarriage and some suspension components

Nsf tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 24 Jun 2022 143,125 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front indicators faded

Brake pipe at nsr corroded

Corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

Corrosion to undercarriage and some suspension components

Nsf tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Jun 2021 140,246 miles

EML on

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Slight corrosion to rear

Suspension arm: ball joint dust cover perishing offside front

Pass 30 Jun 2020 137,172 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 132,229 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 127,258 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2017 123,945 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 123,938 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 121,781 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 118,950 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 115,538 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 111,953 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 107,998 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 102,752 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 102,750 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake discs wearing thin - soon require replacement.

Pass 20 Jan 2010 95,981 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

Fail 19 Jan 2010 95,981 miles

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

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 87,640 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 72,394 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 72,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 62,127 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 50,016 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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K33 PPC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K33 PPC, 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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K33 PPC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 January 2001.

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