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Y38 RAX

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

239,249 mi
Last recorded239,249 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY38 RAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 239,249 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 238,820 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 237,697 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing behind headlamp (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 237,228 miles

Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 236,659 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 232,857 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 230,060 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 May 2019 225,019 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 218,480 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 212,918 miles

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

o/s and n/s outter sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 27 May 2016 207,355 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 205,343 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 192,563 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 179,363 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 179,347 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 175,783 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 169,868 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 158,235 miles

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

drivers sun visor clip broken

Pass 1 May 2008 127,133 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 127,133 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 105,552 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 105,552 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 79,486 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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Y38 RAX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 Y38 RAX, 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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Y38 RAX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 April 2001.

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