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P9 JVA

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

136,801 mi
Last recorded136,801 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP9 JVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 136,801 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 136,799 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 135,813 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 132,962 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 132,962 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

offside front tyre perished in tread area and worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Feb 2023 131,268 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 129,030 miles

Coil spring corroded All four springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 126,892 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 126,892 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 124,184 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 118,201 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 112,605 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 102,933 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2017 102,932 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 93,009 miles

slight play/lift in n/s/f & o/s/f lower ball joints not to x/s at time of test.

slight play/wear in steering system not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 30 Jan 2015 86,634 miles

n/s/f roadwheel slightly bent/dented not to x/s at time of test.

o/s/f coil spring corroded at the bottom not to x/s or broken at time of test.

rear metal brake pipes very slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

slight play/lift in n/s/f & o/s/f lower ball joints not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 10 Jan 2014 78,368 miles

all 4 roadwheels slightly bent/dented on inside edges at time of test.

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres low tread on inside edge not below limits at time of test.

slight play/lift in n/s/f & o/s/f lower ball joints not to x/s at time of test.

slight play/wear in n/s/f & o/s/f anti-roll bar end bushes not to x/s at time of test.

Fail 10 Jan 2014 78,368 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

all 4 roadwheels slightly bent/dented on inside edges at time of test.

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres low tread on inside edge not below limits at time of test.

o/s/r tyre very low tread on inside edge not below limits at time of test.

slight play/lift in n/s/f & o/s/f lower ball joints not to x/s at time of test.

slight play/wear in n/s/f & o/s/f anti-roll bar end bushes not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 29 Jan 2013 71,139 miles

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

Rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 19 Jan 2012 63,999 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Jan 2012 63,994 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

o/s/r tyre 2mm tread left at time of test.

Pass 25 Jan 2011 56,603 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres getting low tread on inside edges not below limits at time of test.

n/s/r roadwheel slightly bent/dented on inside edge not to x/s at time of test.

slight play/wear in n/s/f & o/s/f wheel bearings not to x/s at time of test.

Fail 24 Jan 2011 56,603 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres getting low tread on inside edges not below limits at time of test.

n/s/r roadwheel slightly bent/dented on inside edge not to x/s at time of test.

slight play/wear in n/s/f & o/s/f wheel bearings not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 22 Jan 2010 51,250 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 51,250 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 46,837 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 43,313 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 43,313 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 39,529 miles

n/s/f tyre getting low on inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2006 33,898 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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P9 JVA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P9 JVA, 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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P9 JVA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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