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X612 ELK

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

67,502 mi
Last recorded67,502 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX612 ELK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 67,502 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Gearbox leak

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody surface corrosion

Fail 31 Jul 2025 67,502 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Gearbox leak

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody surface corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2024 65,574 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 63,311 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 61,379 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 60,296 miles

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

Slight play in steering box

Pass 17 Jan 2020 56,022 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 55,020 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 51,543 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 48,988 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 47,344 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 46,034 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 45,342 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 45,342 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 43,822 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2013 43,822 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 42,169 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 40,464 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 38,286 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 36,470 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 33,319 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 30,057 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 26,996 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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X612 ELK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 X612 ELK, 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 X612 ELK registered?

X612 ELK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 January 2001.

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