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Y229 XAG

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,526 mi
Last recorded95,526 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY229 XAG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 95,526 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 95,316 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 94,932 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 94,932 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering ram insecure and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 94,748 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 94,748 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 94,502 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 94,297 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 94,095 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 93,200 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 91,011 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 89,182 miles

OSF fog lamp inop

Pass 13 Apr 2016 87,553 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 84,957 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 84,957 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 82,696 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wing Mirror indicators very slightly white.

Pass 21 Mar 2013 77,336 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 77,336 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 72,511 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2011 67,962 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)

inside of rear brake discs badiy corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2011 67,962 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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)

inside of rear brake discs badiy corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2010 62,600 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Gearbox cooler pipe has slight oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2010 62,600 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Gearbox cooler pipe has slight oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2009 58,093 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 53,275 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 53,275 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 46,765 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 40,941 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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Y229 XAG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y229 XAG, 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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Y229 XAG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 May 2001.

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