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Y3 DKE

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

144,769 mi
Last recorded144,769 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY3 DKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2026 144,769 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2026 144,769 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 143,223 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff - driveshaft oil seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 140,764 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential oil seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 135,628 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks within tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks within tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 130,875 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 127,274 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 124,386 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust rusty (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 120,404 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 120,404 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 114,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 106,497 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 100,128 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 100,128 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 93,903 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 87,576 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 80,865 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 67,503 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 62,673 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 62,673 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 55,228 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 46,873 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 39,672 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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Y3 DKE 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 82.6%.

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 Y3 DKE, 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 Y3 DKE registered?

Y3 DKE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 March 2001.

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