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K40 GGG

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,146 mi
Last recorded66,146 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK40 GGG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2026 66,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2025 64,556 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 63,465 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 61,535 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 60,855 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 60,855 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 56,458 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 51,248 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2020 51,248 miles

Offside Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 48,747 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 48,747 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 46,574 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2018 46,574 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 41,058 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 41,058 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 37,348 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 31,356 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 31,356 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 30,383 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 29,777 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 29,207 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2012 29,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

all tyres perished

Pass 30 Dec 2010 28,037 miles

all tyres perishing

Pass 30 Dec 2009 27,132 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 24,533 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 22,764 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 21,082 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005

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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K40 GGG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 K40 GGG, 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 K40 GGG registered?

K40 GGG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 August 2001.

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