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L8 HKE

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,339 mi
Last recorded96,339 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 HKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 96,339 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2025 95,087 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 93,478 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 91,847 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 90,238 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 88,466 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 88,466 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2016 87,940 miles

under tarys fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2015 87,745 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2015 87,727 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2014 87,066 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 86,588 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 85,964 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 84,458 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 80,314 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 80,314 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 74,755 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2009 74,754 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 68,118 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 53,880 miles

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

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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L8 HKE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L8 HKE, 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 L8 HKE registered?

L8 HKE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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