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Y149 RTU

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,397 mi
Last recorded107,397 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY149 RTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 107,397 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2024 102,759 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 97,033 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 89,806 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 89,806 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 84,517 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 82,830 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 78,840 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 75,630 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 72,872 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 70,348 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 67,227 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 64,278 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 64,278 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 61,725 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 59,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 25 Apr 2012 59,718 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 3 May 2011 55,780 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 50,306 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 46,524 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 41,851 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 38,411 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 38,411 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing uneven on edges

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 33,385 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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Y149 RTU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y149 RTU, 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 Y149 RTU registered?

Y149 RTU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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