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L9 TJG

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

60,901 mi
Last recorded60,901 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 TJG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 60,901 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 60,894 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 60,782 miles

General Underbody Corrosion

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Between engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 60,775 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General Underbody Corrosion

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Between engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 59,427 miles

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

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Oct 2021 58,588 miles

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

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 25 Oct 2021 58,588 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Oct 2020 57,687 miles

Headlamps deteriorated

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Nov 2019 57,139 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 57,139 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 55,544 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn to the legal limit

Pass 11 Aug 2017 52,081 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 49,520 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 46,786 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 43,448 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 41,332 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 41,332 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre wall deteriating

Pass 10 Jul 2012 40,405 miles

nearside front ,offside front ,offside rear tyres have deteriating side walls

Fail 10 Jul 2012 40,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front ,offside front ,offside rear tyres have deteriating side walls

Pass 22 Jul 2011 39,417 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 38,827 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 37,961 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 36,587 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 32,915 miles

All brake discs slightly pitted

SRS airbag warning lamp illuminated

Pass 15 Dec 2006 32,169 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 32,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

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

Slight surface rust on brake discs

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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L9 TJG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 L9 TJG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L9 TJG registered?

L9 TJG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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