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R15 CGC

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

69,701 mi
Last recorded69,701 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR15 CGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 69,701 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 69,383 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 67,479 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 64,909 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 64,614 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 64,451 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 64,432 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 63,633 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 63,633 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 63,261 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 63,261 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 62,988 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement BINDING (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement BINDING (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement BINDING (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement BINDING (3.5.1k)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 62,679 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 61,496 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 61,175 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 61,104 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 60,583 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 60,464 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 60,232 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 59,923 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 56,576 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 56,576 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 50,240 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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R15 CGC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 R15 CGC, 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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What year was R15 CGC registered?

R15 CGC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 June 2001.

Is R15 CGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R15 CGC shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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