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Y279 DBV

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,594 mi
Last recorded91,594 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY279 DBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 91,594 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 90,633 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2025 90,633 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 86,704 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 86,704 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 86,631 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 86,605 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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 7 Jul 2021 80,551 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 80,551 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 14 May 2020 79,782 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 79,236 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 79,208 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 74,738 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 66,058 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 53,767 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 53,767 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)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 41,895 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 31,104 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 30,667 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 30,136 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 29,527 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 28,896 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 26,709 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 22,587 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 18,704 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 17,654 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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Y279 DBV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y279 DBV, 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 Y279 DBV registered?

Y279 DBV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 April 2001.

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The MOT history for Y279 DBV shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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