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LEN 74

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

101,511 mi
Last recorded101,511 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLEN 74
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 101,511 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2025 100,601 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrison to rear underside

Pass 1 May 2024 100,439 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 98,696 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 97,174 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

brake pipes corroded

covers & shields fitted

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2020 96,017 miles

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

slight misting on steering damper

Pass 21 Dec 2019 95,334 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 94,589 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 93,593 miles

Offside Front metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2016 92,446 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 91,265 miles

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

front chassis bracing cross bars corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2014 90,918 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all four brakes binding slightly

general corrosion to underside, nothing yet excessive, but front torsion bars in poor condition

rear discs corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2013 90,551 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2012 90,041 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 89,158 miles

both front & rear tyres perished & cracked

Pass 15 Dec 2010 88,215 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 85,929 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 82,793 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 82,793 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 80,253 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 75,104 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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LEN 74 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 LEN 74, 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 LEN 74 registered?

LEN 74 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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