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X768 KFR

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,221 mi
Last recorded103,221 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX768 KFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 103,221 miles

Nearside Rear FUEL PIPE CORRODED

Fail 31 Mar 2026 103,221 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WING/WHEEL ARCH (ABS PUMP) (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear FUEL PIPE CORRODED

Pass 15 Apr 2025 101,127 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 101,124 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 99,211 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box + pipes corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 99,211 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box + pipes corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 97,675 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (corroded) (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 97,675 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (corroded) (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction p0410 - p0244 (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 95,967 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (corroded) (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front fog light inop

Fail 23 Mar 2022 95,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (corroded) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front fog light inop

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 94,790 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2021 94,790 miles

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

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety petrol pipe corroded over rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 93,907 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 92,569 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 91,983 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 12 Jun 2017 91,982 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 24 Feb 2016 89,319 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 89,314 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 86,358 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 81,975 miles

Nearside Front 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)

centre front and centre rear exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2012 77,576 miles

Nearside front tyre inner sidewall cracked but not showing cords

Offside front tyre inner sidewall cracked but not showing cords

Fail 28 Nov 2012 77,516 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust mounting bracket corroded and broken

Nearside front tyre inner sidewall cracked but not showing cords

Offside front tyre inner sidewall cracked but not showing cords

Pass 16 Dec 2011 74,427 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 70,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear discs corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2010 70,230 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2009 62,564 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 53,038 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 44,574 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 44,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear tyres cracking on side walls.

Pass 10 Nov 2006 35,927 miles

both rear tyres cracking to sidewall/tread areas not exposing cords/tread depth 3mm

Pass 25 Oct 2005 27,248 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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X768 KFR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X768 KFR, 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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X768 KFR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 January 2001.

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