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Y339 VKJ

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,529 mi
Last recorded97,529 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY339 VKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 97,529 miles

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

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

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

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

wipers smearing on screen

Pass 27 Sep 2024 97,504 miles

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

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

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

wiper slight smear on screen

Fail 27 Sep 2024 97,504 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

wiper slight smear on screen

Pass 12 Jun 2023 97,391 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 96,262 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2021 95,097 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 94,037 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2020 94,037 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 92,947 miles

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

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

Nearside Front fog light lens slightly damaged

all under body components slightly corroded

unable to check passenger and rear seat belts due to loaded items

Pass 16 Feb 2018 91,275 miles

Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2018 91,272 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2016 87,582 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 87,571 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 86,501 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2015 86,501 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2014 79,145 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 79,145 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 72,211 miles

Sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2012 62,591 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2012 62,591 miles

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2011 51,573 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Nov 2011 51,573 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 41,100 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 40,831 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn

rear diff leaking

Pass 29 Aug 2009 39,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 37,455 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 34,953 miles

Centre Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

Pass 19 May 2006 32,100 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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Y339 VKJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 Y339 VKJ, 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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What year was Y339 VKJ registered?

Y339 VKJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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