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N55 LRD

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests48 (40 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,421 mi
Last recorded148,421 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN55 LRD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

40 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 148,421 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2026 128,206 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 125,639 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 147,131 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 147,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 125,144 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 141,617 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 124,276 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 140,204 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2022 123,449 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 137,276 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 121,935 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 134,685 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 116,947 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 130,693 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 115,624 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 124,058 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 114,934 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 117,630 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn close to cords on edges

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

cracks in rear tyre treads

Fail 16 Mar 2017 117,624 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported brackets broken (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn close to cords on edges

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

cracks in rear tyre treads

Pass 4 Jan 2017 114,249 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 114,249 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 112,128 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 111,812 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 106,340 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 108,131 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 102,730 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 102,725 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 102,126 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 99,034 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 85,018 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

cat of exhaust bafflers broken

front screen chiped

wipers worn

Pass 3 Dec 2012 85,018 miles

cat of exhaust bafflers broken

front screen chiped

wipers worn

Pass 14 Mar 2012 93,164 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front brake discs worn

Fail 14 Mar 2012 93,164 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs worn

Pass 3 Dec 2011 87,332 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 83,585 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 79,802 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 71,522 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 64,303 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 64,303 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 60,800 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 54,803 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 47,455 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 44,519 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 418,632 miles

Both rear tyres perished on outer side walls

Fail 12 Sep 2006 37,694 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 37,694 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 40,407 miles

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

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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N55 LRD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 48 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N55 LRD, 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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N55 LRD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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