CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y407 CPB

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 4266cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,790 mi
Last recorded162,790 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY407 CPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 162,790 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 161,760 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 159,356 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 157,405 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 157,404 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 151,212 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 149,741 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 148,176 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 147,499 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 147,397 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 147,397 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 146,873 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 145,776 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 145,110 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 145,110 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 143,798 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 143,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 131,294 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 117,609 miles

advised slight play in both front wheel bearings advised slight play in nearside front and offside front steering rack arms

Fail 6 Mar 2010 117,604 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

advised slight play in both front wheel bearings advised slight play in nearside front and offside front steering rack arms

Fail 21 Feb 2009 115,500 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 115,500 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 109,495 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 102,981 miles

both rear tyres nearing wear indicators

nearside front inner bead rim has slight damage

offside front track rod end ball joint gaiter split

STRONG ADVISE - large crack in windscreen running outside zone a and outside swept area

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
Full Mercedes-benz Clk reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y407 CPB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y407 CPB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y407 CPB?

You can check the full history of Y407 CPB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y407 CPB registered?

Y407 CPB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 August 2001.

Is Y407 CPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y407 CPB shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y407 CPB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y407 CPB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.