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M4 LYW

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,162 mi
Last recorded192,162 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM4 LYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 192,162 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 191,392 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 191,378 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 189,499 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 185,375 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 182,214 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 182,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2021 178,218 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Repeater lens broken

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 175,519 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 175,507 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 172,699 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 172,689 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 169,971 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust centre bracket broken

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under trays fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2017 169,971 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust centre bracket broken

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under trays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2016 159,082 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 159,081 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 149,694 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2014 147,613 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2013 146,237 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 144,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

for aft seat ajustment us

Pass 20 Nov 2012 144,683 miles

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

for aft seat ajustment us

Pass 3 Dec 2011 138,347 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 137,178 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 137,176 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust heat shield insecure.

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Some corrosion to chassis,floor and steering & suspension components.

Pass 22 May 2009 136,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 13 May 2009 136,050 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 May 2008 134,603 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 128,524 miles

Front discs worn.

Play in front wheel bearing.

Rear tyres low.

Fail 16 Apr 2007 128,524 miles

Rear tyres low.

Front discs worn.

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in front wheel bearing.

Pass 26 Apr 2006 109,665 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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M4 LYW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M4 LYW, 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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What year was M4 LYW registered?

M4 LYW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 May 2001.

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