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Y291 AFR

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

79,997 mi
Last recorded79,997 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY291 AFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 79,997 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 78,365 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 78,149 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 77,658 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 76,842 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 76,407 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 73,385 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 69,915 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 68,571 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 66,270 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 59,239 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has a small cut in it

rear differential leaking oil

Pass 27 May 2010 58,460 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 May 2010 58,427 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 May 2009 58,002 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 57,951 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 53,974 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2007 51,902 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 48,192 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 48,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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Y291 AFR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 Y291 AFR, 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 Y291 AFR registered?

Y291 AFR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y291 AFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y291 AFR shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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