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J9 YVB

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

115,499 mi
Last recorded115,499 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 YVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 115,499 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 115,265 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 115,210 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 114,910 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2020 112,619 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 112,494 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 112,489 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2018 112,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2017 112,070 miles

Nearside Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 111,527 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 110,575 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 109,408 miles

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 105,906 miles

Nearside rear brake disc slight corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2012 96,001 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

movement in front lower arms, rear bushes

nsr outer s/light dim??

osr inner s/light not working

play in idler arm bushes

Fail 20 Apr 2012 96,001 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

movement in front lower arms, rear bushes

nsr outer s/light dim??

osr inner s/light not working

play in idler arm bushes

Pass 15 Apr 2011 88,946 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 81,578 miles

exhaust system corroding

front brake discs worn (lipped)

front brakes slightly imbalanced (17%)

rear brake discs corroding

slight free-play in steering box

slight oil leak from diff casing

Fail 12 Apr 2010 81,578 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust system corroding

front brake discs worn (lipped)

front brakes slightly imbalanced (17%)

rear brake discs corroding

slight free-play in steering box

slight oil leak from diff casing

Pass 14 Apr 2009 74,823 miles

brake pipes beginning to corrode slightly

front brake discs worn (lipped)

rear brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Fail 14 Apr 2009 74,823 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

brake pipes beginning to corrode slightly

front brake discs worn (lipped)

rear brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Fail 21 Apr 2008 66,091 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust system slightly corroded

front brake discs worn (lipped)

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres tread depths wearing low on inner edges (both 2mm)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Apr 2008 66,091 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

front brake discs worn (lipped)

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres tread depths wearing low on inner edges (both 2mm)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Feb 2007 57,047 miles

slight wear in relay arm ball joint

Pass 31 Aug 2005 37,878 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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J9 YVB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 J9 YVB, 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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J9 YVB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 July 2001.

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