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Y181 OUD

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,318 mi
Last recorded37,318 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY181 OUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 3 Feb 2026 37,318 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 34,243 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 50,928 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 29,160 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Has a crack through the weld, still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 27,187 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 25,701 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 24,420 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 22,904 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 21,856 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 21,648 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 19,058 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 17,966 miles

All tyres cracking with age

Pass 2 Oct 2013 17,236 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 16,289 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 15,180 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 14,495 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 12,428 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 11,567 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 9,854 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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Y181 OUD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 Y181 OUD, 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 Y181 OUD registered?

Y181 OUD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 April 2001.

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