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P7 HCC

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

151,635 mi
Last recorded151,635 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP7 HCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 151,635 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 148,646 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 134,291 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 123,745 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main centre pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 123,734 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main centre pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 121,883 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 118,549 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer brake disc face corroded

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

front exhaust down pipe joining flange and fittings corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2017 116,336 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly corroded

Offside Rear jacking pad missing

Oil leak ()

front exhaust mount to gearbox broken

Pass 18 Aug 2016 112,650 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 112,650 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 107,892 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 102,391 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 100,240 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 93,564 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front brake discs wearing thin and has slight corrosion

front brake pads getting low

front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

offside rear tyre tread splitting

rear brake pipes across left to right have slight corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2011 84,815 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

centre catalist rattling

Fail 27 Jun 2011 84,815 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

centre catalist rattling

Pass 27 Jul 2010 81,697 miles

Center cat's rattling

Fail 23 Jul 2010 81,697 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Center cat's rattling

Pass 2 Jul 2009 79,507 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2009 79,507 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 74,078 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 Jun 2008 74,078 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 65,776 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 65,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 58,680 miles

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

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2006 58,680 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

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

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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P7 HCC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P7 HCC, 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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P7 HCC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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