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Y181 TYS

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

95,784 mi
Last recorded95,784 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY181 TYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 95,784 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 94,494 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 93,292 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 92,206 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 92,079 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 91,901 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 91,642 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 90,600 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 89,932 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 89,932 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 89,653 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 89,575 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight bulge outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre. + cut

Fail 1 Apr 2014 89,555 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

All brake discs poor condition

Pass 24 Mar 2013 89,497 miles

all brake discs slightly pitted

engine management light on

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear tyre cut outer sidewall

Pass 6 Nov 2012 89,474 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

offside front fog lamp not working

offside rear tyre worn slightly on inner edge

slight damage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 25 Mar 2012 89,418 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside bonnet not shutting

rear brake discs pitted slightly

Pass 15 Feb 2011 89,375 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 82,362 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both registration plates slightly deteriorayed

Fail 9 Mar 2010 82,358 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn heavy on inner edges tread not cut as deep

both registration plates slightly deteriorayed

Pass 13 Mar 2009 75,806 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 68,366 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 60,869 miles

Driver seat belt slight damaged

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 53,994 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 TYS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 TYS, 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 TYS registered?

Y181 TYS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 April 2001.

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