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Y448 KGU

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

114,015 mi
Last recorded114,015 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY448 KGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 114,015 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 112,942 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 112,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 108,926 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 108,756 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 103,846 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear 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 22 Oct 2021 99,048 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both side. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both side. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 94,440 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside rear tyre getting close to limit.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX & REAR AXLE. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 90,030 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2019 90,030 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH REAR (4.4.3 (a))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 84,350 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 80,083 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2016 78,928 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 77,308 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 77,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2014 74,305 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 74,235 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 May 2013 71,325 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 15 May 2013 71,298 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 17 May 2012 67,009 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 62,630 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 53,461 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminate.

Pass 3 Nov 2009 51,221 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 43,538 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)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 36,199 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2005 28,064 miles

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

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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Y448 KGU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y448 KGU, 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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Y448 KGU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 March 2001.

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