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2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,259 mi
Last recorded116,259 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX778 BAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 116,259 miles

Corrosion on both rear wheel arches

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 107,856 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 107,856 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2024 106,107 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 24 May 2023 104,141 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 24 May 2023 104,141 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished to cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 12 May 2022 102,093 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 May 2021 99,928 miles

Both rear brakes slight bind

N/S head light beam pattern fading

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

O/S/R tyre worn inner edge and badly perished

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2020 96,319 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 95,455 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2018 92,292 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 Jan 2017 89,448 miles

exhaust rusty / high stoplight not working / headlights misty

Pass 14 Jan 2016 86,403 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 82,501 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

oil around diff

Pass 15 Jan 2014 77,326 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both fronts and os rear tyres are worn on inner tread

screen scratched

Pass 21 Dec 2012 73,051 miles

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

temporary repair to front exhaust bracket

Pass 5 Jan 2012 68,423 miles

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

temporary repair to first exhaust bracket

Pass 17 Dec 2010 63,898 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 59,277 miles

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

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

oil leak from diff

slight damage osr and nsf tyres

Fail 15 Dec 2009 59,210 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

slight damage osr and nsf tyres

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

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

oil leak from diff

Pass 19 Dec 2008 55,124 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 49,199 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 40,266 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 32,715 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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X778 BAN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 X778 BAN, 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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X778 BAN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 January 2001.

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