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Y408 HHJ

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

106,567 mi
Last recorded106,567 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY408 HHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 106,567 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 101,968 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 101,968 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 97,588 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 96,789 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 96,789 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Mar 2021 94,637 miles

Exhaust heavily corroded

Nearside Front Track rod steering arm has slight play

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 92,102 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog light inoperative

Fail 20 Feb 2020 92,101 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog light inoperative

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 90,390 miles

front inner wheel arches corroded

fuel filter pipes heavily perished and split, not leaking at time of test

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2018 83,571 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 79,758 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)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2017 79,754 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 75,240 miles

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens (1.4.A.2e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front exhaust system not adequately supported metal bracket broken insecure

Pass 12 Feb 2015 68,732 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 68,732 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 59,535 miles

rear coilsprings corroding

Pass 16 Feb 2013 58,377 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 57,257 miles

brake pipes pitted

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside rear tyre getting low

offside front tyre perished on outer edge

offside rear tyre low on tread. 2-2.5mm

Pass 10 Feb 2011 55,185 miles

brake pipes pitted

Pass 23 Feb 2010 52,364 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 52,364 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 49,049 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 49,049 miles

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

metal brake pipes pitted

Pass 5 Feb 2008 45,171 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 42,649 miles

both front wheel bearings have slight play

front brake pads are low

Pass 3 Feb 2006 38,014 miles

CORROSION AND PITTING ON REAR BRAKE DISCS

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

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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Y408 HHJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 Y408 HHJ, 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 Y408 HHJ registered?

Y408 HHJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 March 2001.

Is Y408 HHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y408 HHJ shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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