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L11 HKS

2011 Mercedes-benz Clk

Beige Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests33 (26 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate78.8%

Mileage

136,220 mi
Last recorded136,220 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Clk49,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL11 HKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

26 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 136,220 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 120,619 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 130,554 miles

Handbrake efficiency only just met

Pass 9 Jul 2024 119,931 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 122,953 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 110,040 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2023 110,039 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 114,204 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 99,852 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 106,112 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 95,875 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 95,873 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 97,658 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 97,647 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 89,980 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 94,398 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 82,486 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 89,874 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2018 74,050 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2018 74,050 miles

Central Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' items to be removed from interior mirror (8.3.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 39% (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 82,352 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 65,584 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 May 2017 65,584 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint steel one (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Nov 2016 76,334 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2016 76,334 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 55,957 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 66,944 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 May 2015 46,179 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 50,531 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 37,325 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 37,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 May 2013 29,256 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 21,473 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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L11 HKS is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Clk in Beige with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.8%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 49,136 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 L11 HKS, 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 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L11 HKS is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 December 2011.

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