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S121 CLK

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

73,182 mi
Last recorded73,182 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS121 CLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 73,182 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 73,177 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 73,166 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 73,160 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 72,501 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 71,911 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 71,384 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 71,301 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 70,612 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2011 70,509 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 68,881 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 68,850 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 28 Sep 2009 63,953 miles

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

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

near side front tyre worn on edge of tread

Pass 25 Sep 2008 57,307 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 48,849 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 39,375 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 39,370 miles

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

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

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

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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S121 CLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 S121 CLK, 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 S121 CLK registered?

S121 CLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 October 2001.

Is S121 CLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S121 CLK shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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