2001 Mercedes CLK 3.2L Petrol · T50 DAS

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance history indicates a pattern of reactive rather than proactive upkeep. The most recent MOT test in January 2026 at 65,704 miles resulted in a failure for a non-functional stop lamp and a deteriorated rear registration plate. While it passed the immediate re-test, the recurring nature of lighting faults and plate deterioration across the last three tests suggests the owner only addresses defects when they become necessary to pass a test failure. At 25 years old, the recorded mileage of 65,704 miles represents an exceptionally low annual average of approximately 2,600 miles per year. The data shows significant gaps between tests, such as the roughly 760 miles covered between December 2024 and January 2026. While low mileage often implies less mechanical wear on the engine and gearbox, long periods of standing frequently lead to degradation of rubber-based components, which is supported by the advisory regarding perishing tyres in the early 2024 record. A buyer must conduct a close physical inspection of the exterior and rubber components to account for this age. The January 2024 test flagged an offside rear tyre that was both worn to the legal limit and perishing, a classic sign of dry rot from low-use vehicles. The history also notes damaged mirrors and repeated lighting failures, indicating the vehicle may have suffered minor impacts or general neglect. Given the car's age and low usage, priority should be checking for structural corrosion in the wheel arches and underbody, and inspecting the suspension bushes which often perish due to age regardless of the miles driven.