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L11 GDL

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,030 mi
Last recorded87,030 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL11 GDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 87,030 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 May 2023 83,955 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 83,943 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 80,757 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 76,724 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 73,050 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 May 2013 69,040 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 62,906 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 62,906 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 59,950 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 56,533 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 53,235 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 50,669 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 46,405 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 46,405 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 39,390 miles

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

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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L11 GDL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L11 GDL, 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 L11 GDL registered?

L11 GDL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is L11 GDL safe to buy?

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