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X833 MGK

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,907 mi
Last recorded124,907 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX833 MGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 124,907 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

Play in nearside steering idler

Play in nearside steering idler

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 117,731 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Washers weak

Fail 5 Mar 2025 117,731 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Washers weak

Pass 7 Feb 2024 116,383 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 116,383 miles

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

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 113,205 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Transmission fluid leaks

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 109,653 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 107,891 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 107,809 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 105,459 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 85,591 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 71,200 miles

Front tyres wearing smooth on inner edges

Fail 20 Sep 2017 71,192 miles

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

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

Front tyres wearing smooth on inner edges

Pass 29 Sep 2016 56,196 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 28 Sep 2015 39,728 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 39,465 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 39,231 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 38,941 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 38,941 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 38,686 miles

<steering box section> sligt play on the BALL JOINT- drop arm

Pass 28 Sep 2010 37,815 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 36,605 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 36,605 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 34,899 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 32,276 miles

body damge to nearside front - hard to open door

nearside rear tyre a cut in tread

Fail 28 Sep 2007 32,276 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

body damge to nearside front - hard to open door

nearside rear tyre a cut in tread

Fail 29 Sep 2006 27,434 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 27,434 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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X833 MGK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X833 MGK, 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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X833 MGK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 April 2001.

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