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V12 CLK

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

114,010 mi
Last recorded114,010 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 CLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 114,010 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2025 109,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 102,475 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 91,273 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 85,331 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 81,108 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2020 76,475 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2019 73,099 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

offside front door mirror deteriorating

Pass 20 Apr 2018 69,925 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 25 Apr 2017 67,139 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 10 May 2016 66,843 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 63,207 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 61,831 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 60,270 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 58,673 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 56,944 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 54,555 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 54,555 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 51,711 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 48,699 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 45,637 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 43,832 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 43,829 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 39,458 miles

rear number plate discoloured

surface cut in offside rear tyre wall

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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V12 CLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 V12 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 V12 CLK registered?

V12 CLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is V12 CLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V12 CLK shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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