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L666 PPP

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,408 mi
Last recorded80,408 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL666 PPP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2021 80,408 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 79,783 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Poor beam images

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 79,781 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Cuts on outer wall of tyre (no ply/cords exposed)

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Cuts on outer wall of tyre (no ply/cords exposed)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Cuts on outer wall of tyre (no ply/cords exposed)

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

Surface corrosion around all wheel arches

Surface corrosion on various suspension components underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Jan 2018 76,698 miles

Nearside Rear near side rear tyre wall damaged slightly

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Jan 2018 76,698 miles

Nearside Rear near side rear tyre wall damaged slightly

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 73,321 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 73,321 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 71,313 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 69,159 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 69,159 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 65,501 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT WARNING LIGHT stays on

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 63,094 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 60,957 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 58,463 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 58,463 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 158,596 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 131,530 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

accident damage to o/s/r quarter

o/s/f fog lamp not working

slight oil leak from oil filler cap

Pass 14 Jun 2007 97,785 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

recommend rear discs at next pad change

Fail 6 Jun 2007 96,957 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

recommend rear discs at next pad change

Pass 29 Mar 2006 55,694 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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L666 PPP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L666 PPP, 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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L666 PPP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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