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L888 CMS

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,286 mi
Last recorded129,286 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL888 CMS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 129,286 miles
Fail 15 May 2023

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 128,401 miles

rust on main & rear brake pipes

Pass 15 May 2017 127,148 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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 22 Apr 2016 199,548 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both rear tyres scrubbing on inner edges

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 9 May 2015 195,364 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 118,570 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust bracket broken

uneven wear on front tyres

Pass 26 Apr 2013 113,537 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 113,537 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 May 2012 106,760 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 99,407 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 94,501 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 92,750 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 92,750 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 86,666 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 75,061 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 54,833 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 54,833 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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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L888 CMS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver 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 L888 CMS, 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 L888 CMS registered?

L888 CMS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 March 2001.

Is L888 CMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L888 CMS shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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