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V8 WMH

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

208,015 mi
Last recorded208,015 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 208,015 miles

Eml on

General corrosion

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 204,219 miles

Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion underside

Fail 28 Jul 2020 204,219 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion underside

Pass 9 May 2019 197,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and both relays ()

general corrosion underside

Fail 7 May 2019 197,588 miles

Central Power steering component leaking damper (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and both relays ()

general corrosion underside

Pass 11 May 2018 192,665 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2018 192,665 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2017 181,944 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 181,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wishbone rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 May 2016 176,838 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 169,100 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 May 2015 169,098 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2014 157,990 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 9 May 2014 157,990 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 149,661 miles

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 8 May 2012 140,105 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 134,300 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 123,970 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2010 123,970 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 8 May 2009 109,581 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 93,668 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2008 93,667 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2007 76,163 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 71,334 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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V8 WMH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WMH, 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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V8 WMH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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