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V13 JLT

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

239,204 mi
Last recorded239,204 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV13 JLT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 239,204 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 231,584 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 221,693 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2021 221,688 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2020 213,195 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 203,138 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 187,852 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 172,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Aug 2017 172,404 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 158,732 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 145,148 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 145,002 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 130,821 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 111,685 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 108,519 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 108,519 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 104,111 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 104,111 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 99,822 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 96,618 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 96,528 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2006 87,626 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 87,626 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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V13 JLT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V13 JLT, 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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V13 JLT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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