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R12 FLP

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,163 mi
Last recorded98,163 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 FLP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2021 98,163 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front foglamp not working

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 92,066 miles

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

Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

FRONT FOG LIGHT INOP

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive ROUND BELL HOUSING AND GEARBOX SUMP AND CORRODED SUMP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

SUSPENSION CORRODED

Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH FRONT (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2020 92,057 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

FRONT FOG LIGHT INOP

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive ROUND BELL HOUSING AND GEARBOX SUMP AND CORRODED SUMP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

SUSPENSION CORRODED

Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH FRONT (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 88,113 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2019 88,113 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2015 85,840 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 81,709 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 30 Apr 2013 80,002 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 76,200 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion underbody

Pass 25 Mar 2011 72,214 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres running off on inner edges

n/s/f tyre cut to inner sidewall

Fail 25 Mar 2011 72,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres running off on inner edges

n/s/f tyre cut to inner sidewall

Pass 12 Mar 2010 65,442 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 64,105 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 58,236 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 51,280 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 44,198 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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R12 FLP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R12 FLP, 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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R12 FLP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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