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P55 KGH

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,202 mi
Last recorded147,202 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP55 KGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2025 147,202 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Jan 2025 147,202 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 146,555 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 138,194 miles

centre exhaust joint heavily corroded - no leaks

offside front tyre outer side wall perished

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2022 131,256 miles

both front tyres perished

centre exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2021 126,933 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system heavily corroded but secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive of sill panel and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive of sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 123,464 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 119,137 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 116,664 miles

nearside front and rear tyres on limits

offside rear tyre worn heavy inner edge

rear diff damp

Pass 28 Jan 2017 113,703 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 105,989 miles

EML on dash

Fail 1 Mar 2016 105,989 miles

EML on dash

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 105,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine management light illuminated

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 15 Jan 2015 105,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine management light illuminated

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Jan 2014 104,737 miles

EML

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f fog lamp inop

Pass 19 Feb 2013 104,218 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

front suspension components corroded

headlamp beam images deteriating

nearside rear brake has a slight bind

rear suspension components corroded

slight chip to screen in zone b

wiper blade would benefit from replacement

Pass 5 Mar 2012 103,503 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nearside rear brake binding slightly

slight corrosion on drivers door sill

Pass 14 Mar 2011 94,010 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 94,010 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 91,184 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2009 91,177 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

slight imbalance of rear brakes

Pass 10 Dec 2008 86,516 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 82,868 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 77,033 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 70,117 miles

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

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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P55 KGH 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 80%.

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 P55 KGH, 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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P55 KGH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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