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P21 ADE

2011 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests41 (33 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate80.5%

Mileage

119,462 mi
Last recorded119,462 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Clk49,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP21 ADE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

33 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 119,462 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front 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))

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

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

steering box slightly knocking

Pass 26 Sep 2025 88,640 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2025 88,639 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 115,155 miles

slight play in steering idler arm bush

Fail 26 Feb 2025 114,819 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

slight play in steering idler arm bush

Pass 30 Sep 2024 75,263 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 111,162 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 71,666 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 106,240 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 106,238 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside and offside (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cord showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2022 67,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 102,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 102,354 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate incorrect front and rear (0.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 62,858 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 98,253 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2021 98,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 60,017 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 60,008 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 94,069 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 56,514 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 89,914 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 89,914 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 49,845 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 85,680 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 42,008 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 81,067 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 37,610 miles

Both front tyres scrubbed and bold on inner edge

Front brake discs ridged.

Rear pads getting low

Pass 16 Feb 2016 78,163 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 30,749 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 77,501 miles

Nearside Rear 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 13 Oct 2014 22,165 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 22,165 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear tyres splitting on sidewalls,inner.

Pass 22 Mar 2014 74,655 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 70,970 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 65,116 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 59,498 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 53,873 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 45,317 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 39,467 miles

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

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

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Mar 2007 28,510 miles

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

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 17 Mar 2006 20,849 miles

nearside rear and offside front tyres on 1.6mm

slight judder in nearside front brake

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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P21 ADE is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 41 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.5%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 49,136 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P21 ADE, 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 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P21 ADE is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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