2001 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK2.0L Petrol
Vehicle Insight Summary
This 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK is a Petrol vehicle with a 1998cc engine. Currently it has a valid MOT and is taxed for road use. The latest recorded mileage is 104,419.
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1998cc
Vehicle Public Record vs. Hidden Financial Risk
Public MOT roadworthiness: Average.
This score reflects past DVSA test passes and advisory frequency. However, it does not check if the car has £15,000 of unpaid finance, an insurance write-off marker, or a police theft report.
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Full MOT History
This 2001 Mercedes-Benz Clk (Y174 DLS) has a recorded MOT history spanning from July 2024 to July 2026, with 5 MOT tests on record.
With 3 passes and 2 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 60%. While not perfect, the history shows a relatively typical pattern of MOT passes and fails.
The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Windscreen (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.
There are 4 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.
A total of 3 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a rear axle of a minibus with a single wheel fitment (5.2.3 (m))”.
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Buyer's Guide
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Our Verdict
Proceed with caution; while the CLK is a stylish grand tourer, this example shows a history of safety-related failures and deferred maintenance that suggests reactive ownership.
When viewing this CLK, prioritize a thorough inspection of the suspension and drivetrain. The history shows past failures with ball joints, coil springs, and flexible couplings, which can be expensive to rectify on German machinery. Ask for a full service history to ensure the 2.0L petrol engine has been treated with the care Mercedes demands.\n Pay close attention to the tyres; a recent 'Dangerous' failure due to an over-ten-year-old tyre indicates the previous owner may ignore basic maintenance intervals. Ensure all four tyres are modern and have adequate tread. Check if the front oil leak noted in 2025 has been addressed or if it continues to seep.
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Data Sources
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