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S5 CLK

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,459 mi
Last recorded89,459 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 CLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 4 Jun 2026 89,459 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 89,403 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 88,939 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 88,811 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 88,512 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 88,393 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 88,021 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 87,656 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 87,273 miles

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

Oil leak

front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Pass 4 Apr 2012 86,454 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 85,597 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 83,696 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 81,174 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 69,233 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 50,286 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 47,175 miles

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

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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S5 CLK 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 100%.

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 S5 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S5 CLK registered?

S5 CLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 July 2001.

Is S5 CLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 CLK shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S5 CLK have outstanding finance?

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