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Y307 YGN

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

122,835 mi
Last recorded122,835 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY307 YGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 122,835 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2025 122,831 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 121,127 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 115,520 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 111,603 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 107,009 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 105,644 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 101,577 miles

Auto box sump corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 97,702 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 97,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

O/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Slight play in o/s rear hub support bush

Slight play in steering track rod linkage

Pass 17 Mar 2017 96,296 miles

Brake pipe at front under floor starting to corrode

slight play in steering track rod linkage

Pass 7 Mar 2016 94,197 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 91,063 miles

N/S and O/S head light beam pattern poor but visible

N/S/R tyre perished and getting low (3mm)

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

O/S/r tyre getting low and perished (2.9mm)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 91,063 miles

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

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

Front exhaust mount corroded and nearly rusted through but exhaust is supported

N/S and O/S head light beam pattern poor but visible

N/S/F tyre outer side wall splitting and perished

N/S/R tyre perished and getting low (3mm)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F tyre outer side wall splitting and perished

O/S/r tyre getting low and perished (2.9mm)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 86,690 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 2 Jul 2013 86,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 16 Apr 2012 83,312 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 83,312 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 79,109 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 71,035 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 71,035 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 64,121 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 56,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 56,881 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 47,668 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 47,667 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 5 May 2006 38,521 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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Y307 YGN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 Y307 YGN, 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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Y307 YGN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 July 2001.

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