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Y221 FBK

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

148,780 mi
Last recorded148,780 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY221 FBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 148,780 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2025 148,776 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 148,771 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 May 2023 148,685 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 May 2022 148,609 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 May 2021 141,095 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under body covers fitted not allowing to check some components

Fail 7 May 2021 141,092 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

engine covers and under body covers fitted not allowing to check some components

Pass 22 May 2020 131,882 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 22 May 2020 131,882 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 126,183 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front anti roll bar corroded

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both sides inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

all rear diff seals leaking

engine and gearbox have oil leaks

engine and under body covers fitted not allowing all components to be inspected

front foglamps inoperative

Pass 1 Jun 2018 115,941 miles

all 3 rear diff seals leaking

both rear brake hoses slightly perishing

both rear wheels slightly bent inner rims

front coil springs corroded

oil dampness around gearbox

Fail 1 Jun 2018 115,941 miles

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

all 3 rear diff seals leaking

both rear brake hoses slightly perishing

both rear wheels slightly bent inner rims

front coil springs corroded

oil dampness around gearbox

Pass 24 Oct 2017 108,789 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 108,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 26 Oct 2016 96,869 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 79,854 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014 76,355 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 76,355 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 67,503 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 58,520 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 45,008 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 36,633 miles

Belly pan fitted

Full sill covers fitted

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

Slight oil leak rear diff

Underbody panels fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2009 32,200 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 27,748 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 22,928 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 17,885 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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Y221 FBK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 Y221 FBK, 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 Y221 FBK registered?

Y221 FBK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 May 2001.

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The MOT history for Y221 FBK shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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