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Y254 EAN

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

111,693 mi
Last recorded111,693 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY254 EAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 111,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear both indicator bulbs faded.

centre exhaust clamp broken and rear hanger weak.

Fail 19 May 2026 111,692 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear both indicator bulbs faded.

brake pipes over fuel tank corroded,unable to fully assess.

centre exhaust clamp broken and rear hanger weak.

Pass 13 May 2025 107,687 miles

Nearside Rear tyre-deep cut in tread.

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear indicator bulbs faded.

all rear brake pipes corroded and unable to assess pipes over fuel tank.

centre exhaust clamp broken.

Pass 13 May 2024 104,474 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded over fuel tank, unable to fully assess corrosion level (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at joint with brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at joint with brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 May 2024 104,469 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold broken (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded over fuel tank, unable to fully assess corrosion level (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at joint with brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at joint with brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 98,575 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2021 95,591 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both - Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 95,585 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Delaminated (0.1 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both - Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 93,039 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread On Limit (0.1 (b))

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

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))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 93,039 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread On Limit (0.1 (b))

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

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 25 Apr 2019 91,452 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 91,452 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 88,571 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 88,571 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 78,578 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 9 Jan 2017 78,566 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 5 Jan 2016 69,936 miles

front brake pads getting low

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 13 Jan 2015 62,356 miles

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

front brake pads 75 percent wear

Fail 13 Jan 2014 55,872 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leaking from nearside engine area

Pass 13 Jan 2014 55,872 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leaking from nearside engine area

Pass 13 Sep 2012 52,899 miles

Rear number plate deteriorated

Slight play in both N/S and O/S steering arm inner joints

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 48,880 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 43,481 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 43,480 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake discs heavily pitted & corroded on inside face - soon require replacement.

Rear No. plate soon require replacement.

Pass 8 Sep 2009 39,561 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 39,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside 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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 37,165 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres getting low

exhaust rusty

Pass 31 Jul 2007 32,190 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 32,181 miles

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

All brake discs worn and lipped

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 27,956 miles

same as sheet 831442306270 21/07/2006 at 16:35

Fail 21 Jul 2006 27,947 miles

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

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

nearside front jacking block missing

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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Y254 EAN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 Y254 EAN, 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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Y254 EAN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 July 2001.

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