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Y499 CLJ

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

113,734 mi
Last recorded113,734 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY499 CLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 113,734 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 111,154 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 110,076 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 108,945 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 107,463 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 106,514 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 104,146 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 101,791 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 99,405 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 96,132 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 95,403 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

sml oil leak from gear box

Pass 18 Jan 2014 91,775 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 81,334 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 70,462 miles

air bag light on

Pass 30 Dec 2010 56,511 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 49,602 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 48,586 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 47,907 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 45,787 miles

Advise ends of rear brake hoses left and right are slightly corroded.

Pass 5 Jan 2006 44,726 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 44,712 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

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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Y499 CLJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 Y499 CLJ, 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 Y499 CLJ registered?

Y499 CLJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y499 CLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y499 CLJ shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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