CarVerify

Free Car Check

RIG 2338

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

120,700 mi
Last recorded120,700 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIG 2338
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 120,700 miles

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around both side front jack points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 120,700 miles

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around both side front jack points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 120,370 miles

Oil leak on gear box sump pan ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 3 May 2017 120,342 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

slight play in both front wheel bearings

unable to see base of rear springs

Pass 3 May 2016 117,499 miles

o/s/r tyre worn to wear markers

Pass 7 Apr 2015 11,032 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 99,006 miles

both front tyres have heavy wear on inside edge

both front wishbone bushes torn

Pass 16 Apr 2013 89,677 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 77,695 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 66,695 miles

front brake discs worn/corroded

rear brake discs worn/corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2010 61,237 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 59,330 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 58,197 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 58,144 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 56,742 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 54,496 miles

both front tyres crack in sidewalls

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
Full Mercedes-benz Clk reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RIG 2338 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RIG 2338, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RIG 2338?

You can check the full history of RIG 2338 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RIG 2338 registered?

RIG 2338 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is RIG 2338 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIG 2338 shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RIG 2338 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RIG 2338. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.