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Y183 BLA

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

35,759 mi
Last recorded35,759 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY183 BLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 35,759 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 35,037 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 34,488 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 33,737 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 33,041 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 32,438 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle has slight seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 32,438 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle has slight seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 27,451 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 19,229 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 14,433 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 12,473 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 10,737 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 8,716 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 7,778 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 7,663 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 7,356 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 7,106 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 6,646 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 3,956 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 1,903 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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Y183 BLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 Y183 BLA, 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 Y183 BLA registered?

Y183 BLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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