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M12 EFM

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,773 mi
Last recorded75,773 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 EFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 22 Apr 2026 75,773 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 75,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 May 2024 74,302 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2023 73,325 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 72,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2021 72,162 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2020 71,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 70,794 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 69,696 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear diff. seal slightly leaking

Pass 4 Apr 2017 68,741 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 67,727 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 66,607 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 65,048 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 63,309 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 57,605 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 55,663 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 53,033 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 50,309 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 47,610 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 44,728 miles

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

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

rear diff. leaking.

Pass 22 Mar 2006 42,080 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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M12 EFM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M12 EFM, 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 M12 EFM registered?

M12 EFM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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