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Y173 XBJ

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

78,661 mi
Last recorded78,661 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY173 XBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 78,661 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 75,838 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 71,889 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 70,475 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 69,864 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 68,882 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 67,629 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 66,310 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 62,501 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 61,857 miles

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

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

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

rear diff has slight oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2015 61,857 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

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

rear diff has slight oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2014 61,486 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 58,459 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 56,892 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 53,185 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 50,354 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 45,336 miles

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

diff leaking

Pass 11 Jul 2007 41,920 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 41,910 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2006 36,790 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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Y173 XBJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y173 XBJ, 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 Y173 XBJ registered?

Y173 XBJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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