CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y47 JGW

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

196,710 mi
Last recorded196,710 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 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

RegistrationY47 JGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 196,710 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 195,935 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 195,038 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 188,176 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 181,519 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipes corroded

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

Offside Front wing slightly corroded

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 181,519 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipes corroded

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

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

Offside Front wing slightly corroded

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 173,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2020 168,332 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch has slight corrosion

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

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

Offside Rear wheel arch has slight corrosion

Pass 10 Apr 2019 159,393 miles

slight play in o/s steering idler

Pass 11 Apr 2018 152,264 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 145,095 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Middle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 139,341 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 133,014 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 127,659 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 121,258 miles

Offside Front 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 10 Apr 2012 114,739 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 10 Apr 2012 114,739 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 12 Apr 2011 107,462 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 10,097 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 91,893 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 86,164 miles

evidence of fuel seepage tank hose to pump

Fail 3 Apr 2008 86,161 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

evidence of fuel seepage tank hose to pump

Pass 22 Mar 2007 78,585 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Mar 2006 68,590 miles

Both sides 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
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

Y47 JGW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y47 JGW, 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 Y47 JGW?

You can check the full history of Y47 JGW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y47 JGW registered?

Y47 JGW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y47 JGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y47 JGW shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y47 JGW 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 Y47 JGW. 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.