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Y129 EBA

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

142,424 mi
Last recorded142,424 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY129 EBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 142,424 miles

Central Centre exhaust flange deteriorated

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2026 142,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Wheel arch liner (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Central Centre exhaust flange deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 140,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 140,339 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 138,650 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres at 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 136,589 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 133,010 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 131,460 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 125,008 miles

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

both front steering rack joints have slight play

Pass 7 Jan 2019 117,503 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 108,746 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2017 99,525 miles

Exhaust bracket broken but exhaust adequately supported.

Fuel pipe rusty.

Pass 8 Jan 2016 91,756 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre has wear on inner edge

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

propshaft rear flexible coupling deteriorating.

Pass 3 Dec 2014 84,624 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 71,756 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 54,267 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Dec 2012 54,267 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 48,005 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 35,481 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 31,172 miles

drive belt split

Pass 20 Aug 2008 29,499 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 26,033 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 23,462 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 21,484 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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Y129 EBA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y129 EBA, 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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Y129 EBA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 June 2001.

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