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V8 PRG

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

171,745 mi
Last recorded171,745 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 PRG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 171,745 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 171,735 miles

Central Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 169,542 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 169,532 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 166,810 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 162,530 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 158,667 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 153,082 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 153,081 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 146,495 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 146,493 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 142,631 miles

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

Offside Front under bonnet inner wheel arch corroded and holed

Fail 5 Jun 2019 142,631 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front under bonnet inner wheel arch corroded and holed

Pass 21 Jun 2018 135,113 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 135,113 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 126,982 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 116,676 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 108,127 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 101,721 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 101,721 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 95,316 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre worn at inner edge

Fail 12 Jun 2013 95,316 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre worn at inner edge

Pass 28 May 2012 89,044 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 85,520 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 81,927 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 77,850 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 73,562 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 68,691 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 63,305 miles

n/s/f tyre inner wall has a deep cut in it

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 PRG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 V8 PRG, 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 V8 PRG registered?

V8 PRG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is V8 PRG safe to buy?

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