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R1 HGV

2013 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests40 (32 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,856 mi
Last recorded109,856 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 HGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

32 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 109,856 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2026 105,520 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Apr 2025 106,628 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front/rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2025 106,624 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn o/s n/s front link bars (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front/rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 101,700 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 97,617 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 97,616 miles

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

h/brake 18% limit16%

Pass 29 Apr 2024 95,231 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 87,805 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

front link bars slight wear

Fail 13 Jun 2023 87,800 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

front link bars slight wear

Pass 3 May 2023 89,254 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 77,703 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 77,334 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 83,775 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 75,082 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 82,146 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 63,514 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 81,723 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 59,542 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 46,876 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 76,250 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 34,284 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 75,203 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 75,203 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 27,393 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 71,263 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear tyre getting low on tread depth

Pass 18 Nov 2016 19,765 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener

Oil leak front of engine

Pass 14 May 2016 64,861 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre tread 2-3mm

Fail 14 May 2016 64,861 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre tread 2-3mm

Pass 29 Apr 2015 57,742 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 51,456 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 46,314 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 40,543 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 35,194 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 35,191 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 May 2010 31,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 May 2010 31,003 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 26,737 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 19,100 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 12,213 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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R1 HGV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 40 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R1 HGV, 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 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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R1 HGV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 December 2013.

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