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L80 SHT

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

60,301 mi
Last recorded60,301 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL80 SHT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 60,301 miles

Front axle corroded some suspension parts and mounting areas

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive automatic gearbox leak sump pan area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Rear fuel tank heat shield loose

Pass 30 Sep 2025 59,860 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 58,617 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 57,443 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 56,848 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 56,848 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 55,610 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front nearside /offside shocker cases corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

all suspension components corroded and perished

Fail 8 Jul 2021 55,606 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front nearside /offside shocker cases corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

all suspension components corroded and perished

Pass 21 Jul 2020 55,061 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 54,616 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2019 54,616 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread splitting around inner edge of tread, exposing ply (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 53,786 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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 20 Jul 2017 53,458 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 52,983 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 52,475 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 51,391 miles

Exhaust flange at N/S cat corroded

Exhaust system mount broken but system still adequately supported.

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 50,218 miles

(in general) brake pipes front and rear starting to rust

exhaust bracket at gearbox broken

exhaust front to middle pipe clamp corroded and split

fuel pipes rusty

offside rear brake pipe rusty

Fail 23 Jul 2013 50,215 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

(in general) brake pipes front and rear starting to rust

exhaust bracket at gearbox broken

exhaust front to middle pipe clamp corroded and split

fuel pipes rusty

offside rear brake pipe rusty

Pass 24 Jul 2012 48,755 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 46,959 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 45,487 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 41,724 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 39,300 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 36,221 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 36,220 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 32,529 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 28,958 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 SHT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 SHT, 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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L80 SHT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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