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Y338 GKG

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

99,178 mi
Last recorded99,178 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY338 GKG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 99,178 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 93,964 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2023 93,637 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 89,441 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 89,389 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2021 84,815 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 May 2021 84,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 80,964 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all 4 shockers (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 74,983 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 74,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2018 68,519 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both side rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 May 2018 68,519 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both side rear (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2017 65,465 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2016 59,840 miles

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

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

both front tyres are starting to wear on both edges

Pass 1 Jun 2015 57,681 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 55,631 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 53,301 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 51,537 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 May 2011 49,476 miles
Pass 4 May 2010
Pass 4 Mar 2009 44,768 miles

Handbrake cable chafed removing plastic cover offside rear

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 42,702 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 38,765 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 38,765 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outer edge

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 8 Mar 2006 33,266 miles

2x rear tyres near wear limit

slight play in steering box

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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Y338 GKG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 Y338 GKG, 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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Y338 GKG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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