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M12 VAH

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

78,518 mi
Last recorded78,518 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 VAH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 78,518 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 77,997 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 77,995 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 75,868 miles

Nearside Rear nsf fog light not working

Offside Front osf fog light not working

Pass 10 Sep 2021 73,915 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 73,915 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.72mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 71,791 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 61,237 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 61,237 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 58,156 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 58,156 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak/contamination

nearside door mirror unit insecure

Pass 22 Feb 2017 53,077 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Feb 2015 47,534 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 47,534 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 44,887 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 42,417 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 40,094 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 37,522 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 35,796 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 33,287 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 30,909 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 27,355 miles

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

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 VAH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VAH, 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 VAH registered?

M12 VAH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 October 2001.

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The MOT history for M12 VAH shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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