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P30 RJC

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

133,643 mi
Last recorded133,643 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP30 RJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 133,643 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above differential. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower wheel arch area. Engine bay. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Pressure regulator rigid pipe heavily corroded which may have adverse effects on engine running.

Pass 4 Aug 2025 130,949 miles

Central Prop shaft support mount split.

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower wheel arch area. Engine bay. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Reversing lamp not working.

Pass 6 Aug 2024 127,755 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 125,904 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 125,894 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength As marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering AS marked (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2022 122,005 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDE (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 117,193 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 112,884 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 111,185 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 108,202 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 102,184 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both side (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 96,333 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 92,784 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 86,869 miles

clutch fluid pipe corroded

exhaust corroded

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 1 Oct 2014 86,869 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

clutch fluid pipe corroded

exhaust corroded

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 3 Oct 2013 82,924 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 75,242 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)

Fail 21 Sep 2012 75,239 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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 11 Oct 2011 68,193 miles

advise both rear tyres starting to wear low on middle

advise chassis front end starting to corrode

advise exhaust system and mounting brackets corroding

advise front and rear brake discs corroded and worn

advise front screen various chips

advise metal fuel and brake pipes corroding

advise steering components corroding

Pass 13 Oct 2010 60,871 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 55,575 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 50,216 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 43,512 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 38,834 miles

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 13 Oct 2005 34,341 miles

small stonechips in screen

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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P30 RJC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 P30 RJC, 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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P30 RJC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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