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L30 GTC

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL30 GTC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2025

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.159 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill to inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill to inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Spring cup. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Cord showing. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded.

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

Heat shield insecure.

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Possible incorrect wattage bulb. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable Rack arm slightly disfigured. (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Arch corroded.

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 271,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 25 Jul 2024 271,660 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn END BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury WING (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working 1 OF 2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 258,830 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 245,674 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING INNER TREAD

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 231,874 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 218,497 miles

Centre exhaust corroded.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 218,496 miles

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

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

Centre exhaust corroded.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 204,943 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 188,746 miles

Fuel pipe corroded.

Fuel vapour smell whilst testing.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement End of roll bar. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside main beam is low.

Fail 6 Aug 2018 188,745 miles

Fuel pipe damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Faded (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working Additional (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn End of roll bar. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Faded (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel pipe corroded.

Fuel vapour smell whilst testing.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement End of roll bar. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside main beam is low.

Pass 24 Aug 2017 173,824 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 153,636 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 153,636 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 148,965 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 148,964 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 147,988 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 146,033 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)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 146,033 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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 143,400 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 129,024 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 108,593 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 97,023 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 82,149 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 75,938 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 69,566 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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L30 GTC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 L30 GTC, 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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L30 GTC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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