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Y317 UGC

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

114,631 mi
Last recorded114,631 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY317 UGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 114,631 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 113,849 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 113,849 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 112,287 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 112,287 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 109,402 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 109,402 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 105,928 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 105,117 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 100,762 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 96,455 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2017 96,450 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 88,734 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2015 88,720 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 88,720 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 88,696 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 88,696 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 88,141 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Heavy surface corrosion in rear wheel arches and rear sills. Corrosion extends behind trim panels and cannot be fully assessed. Advise dismantling for full inspection.

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear suspension components have heavy surface corrosion

Surface corrosion in boot floor, rear chassis sections, floor and inner sills.

Pass 22 Apr 2013 85,094 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside screenwasher partially blocked

Fail 22 Apr 2013 85,094 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside screenwasher partially blocked

Fail 18 Apr 2012 80,333 miles

BAS ESP lamp indicates a fault

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside screen wash jet not working.

Pass 18 Apr 2012 80,333 miles

BAS ESP lamp indicates a fault

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside screen wash jet not working.

Pass 18 Apr 2011 74,834 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 70,603 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 67,511 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres are getting low on tread

exhaust system is corroding

front brake pads are getting low

various suspension bushes are perishing

Pass 2 May 2009 67,511 miles

front brake pads are getting low

both rear tyres are getting low on tread

exhaust system is corroding

various suspension bushes are perishing

Pass 3 May 2008 58,977 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)

exhaust showing age

Fail 3 May 2008 58,977 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

exhaust showing age

Pass 10 May 2007 46,400 miles

both front tyres are starting to get low on tread

front wiper slightly smeary

small chipos in windscreen

Pass 4 May 2006 40,696 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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Y317 UGC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 Y317 UGC, 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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Y317 UGC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 May 2001.

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