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M18 VNS

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

87,077 mi
Last recorded87,077 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM18 VNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 87,077 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2023 87,076 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 85,100 miles

Central Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

corrosion in various places

drivers mirror deteriated

offside front fog light inop

offside steering arm gaitor split

Fail 2 Feb 2022 85,100 miles

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

Central Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

corrosion in various places

drivers mirror deteriated

offside front fog light inop

offside steering arm gaitor split

Pass 17 Nov 2020 81,859 miles

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both main metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 12 Jun 2019 77,459 miles

neaside front tyre starting to wear on edge

play in offside front wheel bearing

steering arm gaitors split

Pass 25 Jun 2018 74,166 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 69,450 miles

both front tyres wearing on edge

offside front steering arm gaitor split

play in both front wheel bearing

Pass 21 Jun 2016 66,116 miles

neaside front tyre wearing on edge

offside sill corroded

both rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

front brake imbalance

Pass 9 Jun 2015 64,151 miles

offside mirror deteriated

offside steering arm gaitor deteriating

slight bind on offside rear wheel

Pass 14 Jun 2014 61,672 miles

slight play in nearside rear lower rose bush

Pass 18 Jun 2013 60,305 miles

all 4 tyres close to legal limit

Pass 20 Jun 2012 57,746 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear on edge

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

play in nearside rear lower suspension bush

Pass 16 Jun 2011 55,705 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 52,870 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 46,127 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 45,640 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 45,044 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 43,465 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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M18 VNS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 M18 VNS, 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 M18 VNS registered?

M18 VNS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 May 2001.

Is M18 VNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M18 VNS shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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