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NUB 3L

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,396 mi
Last recorded41,396 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUB 3L
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 8 Aug 2025 41,396 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 38,765 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 35,856 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 32,813 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 30,323 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 30,140 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 28,960 miles

Front wiper starting to split

Offside mirror deteriated

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 26,001 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 24,500 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 23,411 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 22,815 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 22,127 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 21,530 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 20,856 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 20,194 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 19,266 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 18,269 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 16,830 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 15,604 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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NUB 3L is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 NUB 3L, 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 NUB 3L registered?

NUB 3L is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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