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SIA 579

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

90,915 mi
Last recorded90,915 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIA 579
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 90,915 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2024 84,281 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 77,189 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 72,003 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 66,505 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 60,020 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 51,733 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 50,788 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 48,050 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 46,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm & wear both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm & wear both edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2015 45,162 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 42,426 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 39,903 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper smearing

Pass 19 Sep 2011 37,950 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 36,077 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 35,054 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 32,576 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 32,579 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 29,780 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 26,479 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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SIA 579 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 SIA 579, 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 SIA 579 registered?

SIA 579 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is SIA 579 safe to buy?

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