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Y126 WGC

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,484 mi
Last recorded76,484 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY126 WGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 6 Mar 2026 76,484 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 75,519 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 74,515 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 72,814 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 71,408 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 69,777 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 68,787 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 65,922 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 62,629 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 58,022 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 51,612 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2014 45,848 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear number plates deteriorating

rear tyres close to wear bars

Pass 13 Jun 2013 40,290 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 37,653 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 34,079 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 31,191 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 28,860 miles

front and rear reg plates perishing

Pass 12 Jun 2008 27,098 miles

both reg plates perishing

Pass 12 Jun 2007 24,169 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 21,796 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 17,825 miles

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

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

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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Y126 WGC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y126 WGC, 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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Y126 WGC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 June 2001.

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