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Y281 AEO

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

62,299 mi
Last recorded62,299 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY281 AEO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 62,299 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 62,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm no tread inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing very low on tread and cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s & n/s bodies corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s tyres low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 55,157 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 47,306 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 39,223 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 38,855 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 38,063 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 37,247 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 36,728 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 36,240 miles

Brake ferels have slight surface corrosion

fuel lines have slight surface corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2017 35,789 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 35,196 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 35,196 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 34,575 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 38,828 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 32,756 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 31,777 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 30,043 miles

Cant inspect Rear springs for full inspection

Pass 15 Mar 2010 28,087 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 26,301 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 24,200 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 22,332 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 19,955 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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Y281 AEO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 Y281 AEO, 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 Y281 AEO registered?

Y281 AEO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 March 2001.

Is Y281 AEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y281 AEO shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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