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N888 CLK

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

131,062 mi
Last recorded131,062 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN888 CLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 131,062 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 128,666 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 128,666 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 128,305 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

all four wheel arches corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2021 128,277 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 127,840 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

all four wheel arches corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2019 126,580 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

all four wheel arches corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2019 126,580 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn rubber( doughnut) (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

all four wheel arches corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2018 125,129 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 123,200 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 129,794 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 117,415 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2015 117,397 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 115,036 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 115,036 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 108,052 miles

Engine light on.

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 108,052 miles

Engine light on.

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 102,629 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 102,627 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 88,625 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 75,037 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 70,001 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 64,792 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 61,006 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2006 53,080 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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N888 CLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N888 CLK, 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 N888 CLK registered?

N888 CLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 April 2001.

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