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Y329 BJT

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

86,821 mi
Last recorded86,821 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY329 BJT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2026 86,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner w arch/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2025 86,186 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 85,966 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2024 85,966 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 84,625 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 82,290 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2022 82,290 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 81,406 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 78,687 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning plus slightly discoloured (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear and Slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively pair (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2019 78,685 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning plus slightly discoloured (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear and Slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively pair (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2018 74,736 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning + slightly discoloured (4.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear wheels rub on wheel arch liners when jacked up

fuel cap strap broken

nearside front tyre slightly wearing on edges + cut on outer wall

nearside mirror plastic slightly loose

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre slightly wearing on edges

offside rear jacking block missing

oil leaks around engine + rear axle

stone chip damage to windscreen

Fail 26 Jun 2018 74,735 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning + slightly discoloured (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

both rear wheels rub on wheel arch liners when jacked up

fuel cap strap broken

nearside front tyre slightly wearing on edges + cut on outer wall

nearside mirror plastic slightly loose

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre slightly wearing on edges

offside rear jacking block missing

oil leaks around engine + rear axle

parking brake lever release lots of free play

stone chip damage to windscreen

Pass 28 Jun 2017 70,716 miles

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

Nearside Front wing mirror damaged and loose

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

Fail 28 Jun 2017 70,716 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front wing mirror damaged and loose

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2016 66,111 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2015 61,996 miles

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

Oil leak

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

offside rear jacking support block missing

Fail 18 Jun 2015 61,996 miles

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Oil leak

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

offside rear jacking support block missing

Pass 17 Jun 2014 57,395 miles

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

Oil leak

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

nearside + offside front tyre's worn on inner edge's

rear registration plate honeycomb background

Fail 16 Jun 2014 57,390 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

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

nearside + offside front tyre's worn on inner edge's

rear registration plate honeycomb background

Pass 13 Jun 2013 54,398 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 49,762 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 45,055 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 40,260 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 36,746 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 32,559 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 26,220 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 21,256 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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Y329 BJT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 4,266cc 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 Y329 BJT, 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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Y329 BJT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 July 2001.

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