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Y297 YBT

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,288 mi
Last recorded103,288 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY297 YBT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 103,288 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 103,288 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2025 103,198 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 98,238 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 96,285 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 95,147 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 93,306 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Chassis, suspension components, frame/axle, brake and fuel lines corroded / Front both wheel bearings have slight play / Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front head lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 93,300 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front fog light inop

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 93,297 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both main (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front fog light inop

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 90,250 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges both sides (4.1.E.1)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel all steering joints (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 140,728 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel front all joints (2.2.A.1a)

o/s/f bumper insecure

rear diff leak

Fail 20 Dec 2016 140,728 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (4.1.E.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel front all joints (2.2.A.1a)

o/s/f bumper insecure

rear diff leak

Pass 6 Jul 2015 79,934 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 79,934 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2013 76,065 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 69,225 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 63,920 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 17 Jun 2010 63,920 miles

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

Nearside 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 1 Jul 2008 60,569 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 52,517 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 44,880 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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Y297 YBT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y297 YBT, 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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Y297 YBT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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