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S333 CUS

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

147,642 mi
Last recorded147,642 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS333 CUS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2026 147,642 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Eml

Front Steering arm play both sides

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

Rear Reverse lamp inoperative

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Oct 2025 146,419 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Eml on

General underbody corrosion

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

Play in steering arms

Pass 12 Sep 2022 146,383 miles

Engine Management Light on dash

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 146,173 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 146,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 146,140 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 145,495 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 144,276 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 142,362 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 142,356 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 136,517 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2016 136,217 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 127,100 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Outer Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

opaque sticker in windscreen zone' a'

Pass 28 Jul 2014 114,491 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 114,491 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 104,988 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 104,988 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 104,171 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 95,793 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 87,864 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 81,771 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 75,008 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 63,777 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 55,792 miles

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

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

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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S333 CUS 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 S333 CUS, 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 S333 CUS registered?

S333 CUS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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