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Y1 JRL

2011 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests37 (31 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate83.8%

Mileage

79,976 mi
Last recorded79,976 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Clk49,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY1 JRL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

31 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 79,976 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2025 81,431 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 26 Feb 2025 75,020 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 78,849 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 69,642 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 69,642 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 76,000 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 67,956 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 73,182 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 63,851 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 70,280 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 61,168 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 67,998 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 66,857 miles

both n/s/f and o/s/f lower arm (inner) bushes starting to split//de-bond.

both n/s/f and o/s/f lower front arm (inner) bushes worn (slight knocking noise under breaking) suspect bush movement.

plastic shields and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect.

various metal brake pipes signs of corrosion.

Pass 29 Jun 2019 57,097 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 66,188 miles

both n/s/f and o/s/f lower rear arm (inner) bushes starting to split/de-bond.

shields and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect.

Fail 11 Sep 2018 66,188 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both n/s/f and o/s/f lower rear arm (inner) bushes starting to split/de-bond.

shields and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect.

Pass 7 Jul 2018 50,466 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2018 50,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 65,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and age cracked (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 45,171 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 64,402 miles

both front tyres cracked/perished and worn on inner edges.

both rear tyres cracked/perished and worn close to 1.6mm.

Pass 2 Jul 2016 40,333 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 62,741 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 62,741 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 31,887 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 61,559 miles

both front lower suspension arms, rear bushes starting to show signs of wear

Fail 21 Aug 2014 61,559 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front lower suspension arms, rear bushes starting to show signs of wear

Pass 5 Jul 2014 24,056 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 58,964 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 52,109 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 44,546 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 44,545 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front pads wearing low

Pass 10 Jul 2010 37,579 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 31,550 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 26,553 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 22,423 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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Y1 JRL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.8%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 49,136 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 Y1 JRL, 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 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y1 JRL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 July 2011.

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