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W13 KDD

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

152,993 mi
Last recorded152,993 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW13 KDD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 152,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall, also slight wear on edge 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

underside of vehicle undersealed. oil leak, not excessive. offside track rod end dust cover deteriorated. corrosion on offside front floor.

Fail 30 Jan 2026 152,977 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall, also slight wear on edge 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

underside of vehicle undersealed. oil leak, not excessive. offside track rod end dust cover deteriorated. corrosion on offside front floor.

Pass 30 Jan 2025 152,654 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 152,317 miles

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 152,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 151,177 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

corrosion on offside front inner wing not within any prescribed area

Fail 24 Jan 2022 151,177 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

corrosion on offside front inner wing not within any prescribed area

Pass 29 Jan 2021 150,356 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 150,349 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 148,718 miles

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

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

Steering box slight movement relative to body.

non obligatory mirror,centre.slightly loose

Fail 24 Jan 2020 148,674 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Obligatory mirror slightly loose non obl, centre (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering box slight movement relative to body.

Pass 22 Jan 2019 145,302 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2019 145,183 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 143,216 miles

225/45/17 N/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY AND DETERIORATED

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 141,603 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 141,602 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 SIDEWALL (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

245/40/17 O/S/R TYRE DETERIORATED

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 139,301 miles

N/S/F TYRE DETERIORATED

Fail 2 Jan 2016 139,301 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 SIDEWALL (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

N/S/F TYRE DETERIORATED

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 136,407 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 133,710 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

offside front tyre has superficial cut in wall

Fail 3 Dec 2013 133,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

offside front tyre has superficial cut in wall

Pass 21 Nov 2012 130,704 miles

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

Headlamp clearing devices not working (HID headlamps)

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 21 Nov 2012 130,703 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Headlamp clearing devices not working (HID headlamps)

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 26 Aug 2011 77,313 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 100,042 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 87,960 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 74,273 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 74,273 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 64,523 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

diff pinion oil leak(slight)

Fail 9 May 2006 62,079 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2006 62,079 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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W13 KDD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 W13 KDD, 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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W13 KDD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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