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Y232 KVW

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

120,807 mi
Last recorded120,807 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY232 KVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 120,807 miles

Offside Front Fog light not working

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 112,376 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 102,632 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2023 93,593 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2023 93,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit 1.6mm 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2. mm 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 83,691 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking onto the exhaust. Possible risk of fire if it gets worse. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 78,901 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 76,534 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 75,203 miles

Both front foglights not working.

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

Valve stem slightly damaged All (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 May 2018 73,051 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 70,548 miles

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

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

brake pedal sticks

Pass 20 Jun 2016 69,049 miles

N/S/F tyre inner sidewall split/cut.

Pass 5 Jun 2015 68,350 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s/f Tyre Slight Sidewall Damage

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 66,940 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 63,751 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 63,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 58,914 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 53,056 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 53,014 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 27 Jul 2010 48,539 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 22 Aug 2009 43,413 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 43,413 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2008 40,139 miles

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2007 36,197 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 31,824 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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Y232 KVW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 Y232 KVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y232 KVW registered?

Y232 KVW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 June 2001.

Is Y232 KVW safe to buy?

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