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Y48 DGK

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

70,393 mi
Last recorded70,393 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY48 DGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2025 70,393 miles

Central Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 66,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 63,823 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 62,590 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 61,444 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 60,457 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 60,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2019 59,188 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge x2

Fail 13 Nov 2019 59,188 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits mil light on (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front tyres worn on inner edge x2

Pass 23 Nov 2018 57,681 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 55,507 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 52,145 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 49,690 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 47,195 miles

both n/s tyres rubber deteriorated/splitting

Pass 29 Oct 2013 45,789 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front propshaft coupling deteriorated

n/s parking brake effort poor

Pass 23 Oct 2012 43,936 miles

front propshaft coupling worn

Pass 1 Nov 2011 42,889 miles

front propshaft coupling worn

Pass 2 Nov 2010 40,399 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 37,523 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 34,673 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 34,673 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Pass 18 May 2007 31,080 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 25,715 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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Y48 DGK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,300cc 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 Y48 DGK, 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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Y48 DGK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 May 2001.

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