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L80 DLB

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

138,054 mi
Last recorded138,054 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL80 DLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 138,054 miles

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

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

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

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

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

full front to rear exhaust system patch repaired/covered in gum/paste

Pass 4 Sep 2019 136,385 miles

Both headlamps slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 131,328 miles

central exhaust mounting missing but not insecure

rear o/s + n/s brake pipes strarting to deteriorate

red surface rust underside attacking components in general

Fail 7 Aug 2018 131,328 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

central exhaust mounting missing but not insecure

rear o/s + n/s brake pipes strarting to deteriorate

red surface rust underside attacking components in general

Pass 25 Aug 2017 127,439 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 118,387 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 111,041 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 104,251 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 60,738 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 100,815 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight play in steering joint

Fail 12 Nov 2013 100,792 miles

Front registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Rear registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight play in steering joint

Pass 19 Nov 2012 96,679 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2011 95,628 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 88,548 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 88,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 74,433 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 57,898 miles

cuts in rear tyres

Pass 19 Mar 2007 43,103 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 63,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 42,595 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 42,595 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

none standard wheels fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2006 40,787 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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L80 DLB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 L80 DLB, 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 L80 DLB registered?

L80 DLB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 June 2001.

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