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V8 HKG

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

34,937 mi
Last recorded34,937 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 HKG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 34,937 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 34,144 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 32,972 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 32,846 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 32,765 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 32,182 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 32,080 miles

Front tyres worn on inner egdes

Pass 21 Mar 2016 31,831 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 31,715 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 31,041 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 30,382 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 30,024 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 30,024 miles

Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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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V8 HKG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 V8 HKG, 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 V8 HKG registered?

V8 HKG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is V8 HKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 HKG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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