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L555 PRS

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,748 mi
Last recorded161,748 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL555 PRS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 161,748 miles

coolant leak from rad

Fail 22 Jul 2016 161,748 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

coolant leak from rad

Pass 10 Jul 2015 152,284 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 143,647 miles

Rear diff oil leaking

Fail 11 Jul 2014 143,644 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear diff oil leaking

Pass 8 Jul 2013 134,569 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 125,405 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 117,152 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 108,858 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

cut in tread of o/s/r tyre

nrarside rear side lamp 50% working (1 bulb of 2)

Fail 30 Jun 2010 108,847 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nrarside rear side lamp 50% working (1 bulb of 2)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 98,551 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 98,551 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 86,578 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 64,245 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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L555 PRS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L555 PRS, 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 L555 PRS registered?

L555 PRS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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