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L33 BBB

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,270 mi
Last recorded85,270 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL33 BBB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 85,270 miles

ALL SHOCKS CORRODED

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT JOINTS

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 85,124 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 83,964 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2018 83,956 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Middle around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

n/s out put shaft seal on rear diff leaking

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 18 Feb 2017 81,432 miles

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

both front brake caliper retaining clips slightly damaged

Pass 17 Nov 2015 75,658 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all brake discs inner faces corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2015 75,490 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to middle section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all brake discs inner faces corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2014 103,019 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/r metal brakepipe corroded

slight exhaust leak from front

Pass 22 Nov 2012 62,838 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

slight exhaust leak from manifold area

Pass 23 Jun 2011 54,796 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 54,784 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 46,386 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 42,084 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 62,607 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 35,284 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 31,195 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 31,195 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 31,195 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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L33 BBB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L33 BBB, 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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L33 BBB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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