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T123 RAF

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,291 mi
Last recorded124,291 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT123 RAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 124,291 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 122,605 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 120,551 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 118,627 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 116,858 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 113,683 miles

minor exhaust blow

Fail 10 Mar 2021 113,683 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre very low on pressure

minor exhaust blow

Pass 19 Feb 2020 111,545 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 111,545 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 107,878 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 103,908 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 98,614 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 93,745 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 87,696 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Slight oil leak from rear differential

Pass 12 Mar 2014 81,334 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 76,059 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 71,646 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2012 71,646 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 67,982 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 63,316 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 63,316 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 58,651 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 58,651 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 52,307 miles

Drive Belt Starting To Perish

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)

Fail 21 Jan 2008 52,307 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Drive Belt Starting To Perish

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 46,204 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 39,818 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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T123 RAF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T123 RAF, 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 T123 RAF registered?

T123 RAF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 March 2001.

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