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L1 HLJ

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,180 mi
Last recorded72,180 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 HLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 72,180 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 67,256 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 62,286 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 57,884 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2023 57,884 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 53,673 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 53,673 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 44,921 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 42,383 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 38,600 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 35,548 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 35,548 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 32,770 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 30,801 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 30,148 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 27,874 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 26,439 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 24,834 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 23,746 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 22,163 miles

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

both washer jets have blockage

o/s/r tyre has side wall cut within acceptal limits (18mm)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 19,776 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 18,411 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 16,649 miles

N/S/F/TYRE HAS NAIL IN TREAD

Pass 28 Jul 2005 14,115 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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L1 HLJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 L1 HLJ, 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 L1 HLJ registered?

L1 HLJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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The MOT history for L1 HLJ shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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