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WVL 75

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

67,972 mi
Last recorded67,972 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVL 75
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 67,972 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front suspension components corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2026 67,972 miles

Service brake excessively binding brake pedal sticking (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front suspension components corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 67,770 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Wing mirror casing damaged.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 67,770 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Wing mirror casing damaged.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 67,621 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear light unit damaged

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2023 67,352 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear light unit cracked

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

corrosion to underside not excessive

Pass 4 Jul 2022 66,520 miles

Offside Rear light unit cracked

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted, unable to fully assess corrosion

Pass 27 Apr 2021 65,795 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear light lens broken

Rear Coil spring corroded recommend replacing both soon (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear differential oil filled bushes leaking

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full corrosion assessment

Pass 4 May 2020 65,113 miles

Nearside Rear light lens smashed

Pass 2 May 2019 64,494 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))

outer sill covers fitted both sides of vehicle preventing full inspection

underbody shields fitted to vehicle preventing full inspection

Pass 16 Mar 2018 63,630 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 63,630 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front small cut in outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm and outer sidewall small cut (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 61,818 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear light lens damaged/holed

under body shields fitted to vehicle

Fail 16 Feb 2017 61,818 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear light lens damaged/holed

under body shields fitted to vehicle

Pass 11 Feb 2016 60,303 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 58,247 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Jun 2013 56,153 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 56,153 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage!

Pass 29 Jun 2012 55,169 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 55,066 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 54,610 miles

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

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

all four tyre pressures are very low!!! (now corrected)

both rear tyres are wearing VERY BADLY on inner edges!!

offside front (DRIVERS SIDE) fog light does not work!!

Fail 30 Jul 2011 54,610 miles

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

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

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

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

all four tyre pressures are very low!!! (now corrected)

both rear tyres are wearing VERY BADLY on inner edges!!

offside front (DRIVERS SIDE) fog light does not work!!

Pass 29 Jul 2010 52,234 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 28 Jul 2009 50,106 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 50,106 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 30 Jul 2008 48,346 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 46,058 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 45,418 miles
Pass 27 May 2005 41,568 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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WVL 75 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 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 WVL 75, 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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WVL 75 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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