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K5 OTO

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,456 mi
Last recorded69,456 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 OTO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 19 Nov 2025 69,456 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 68,953 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 68,532 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 23 Nov 2022 67,901 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 66,991 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 66,020 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 65,427 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 64,597 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 63,440 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 60,696 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 59,939 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 58,208 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 57,382 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 54,424 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 52,855 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 49,246 miles

Front wiper starting to smear. (wax on screen)

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

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

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

Rear diff/drive shafts noisy.

Pass 1 Jun 2009 45,947 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 43,060 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 39,111 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 34,569 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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K5 OTO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 K5 OTO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K5 OTO registered?

K5 OTO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 May 2001.

Is K5 OTO safe to buy?

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