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SEA 1Y

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

43,905 mi
Last recorded43,905 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEA 1Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 43,905 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 43,795 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 43,382 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 43,085 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 42,830 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 42,346 miles

Both front shock absorber casings corroded

Both rear shock absorber casings corroded

Brake fluid possibly contaminated but unable to establish certainly

Engine covers, sill covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn to 3 mm, worn on edges and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both fronts starting to deteriorate/perish (5.2.3 (j))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside and offside front jacking blocks missing

Offside front track rod end dust cover is greased, limiting view to cover itself

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside around lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened s)(on nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn to 3 mm, also cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both rears starting to deteriorate/perish (5.2.3 (j))

Rear registration plate/frame security may require attention soon

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear sub frame front bushes have play on nearside and offside, may require attention soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 41,793 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 41,478 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner and outer edge

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 40,793 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush front bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 40,018 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 39,481 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 38,507 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 38,504 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 37,369 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 37,369 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 36,430 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 35,378 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 32,493 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 30,773 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 28,687 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 26,482 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 24,216 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 22,050 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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SEA 1Y is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 SEA 1Y, 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 SEA 1Y registered?

SEA 1Y is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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