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Y521 BGF

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

121,819 mi
Last recorded121,819 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY521 BGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 121,819 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Slight surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 120,968 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Slight surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 119,869 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges & 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion underside of vehicle.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 118,607 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion; Exhaust

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 117,187 miles

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

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

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

Slight corrosion; Exhaust

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 115,939 miles

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

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

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

Slight corrosion; Exhaust

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 114,185 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 114,169 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 111,255 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2018 111,258 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 108,234 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2016 105,483 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 99,852 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

front exhaust bracket deteriorated.

Pass 22 Nov 2014 94,729 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 91,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 89,392 miles

Front pads starting to wear.

Pass 24 Nov 2011 87,610 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 87,608 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 85,198 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 85,198 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 82,211 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 79,089 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light on

Pass 18 Jan 2008 74,725 miles

slight leak from steering damper

Pass 4 Jan 2007 67,173 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 49,129 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 49,129 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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Y521 BGF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 Y521 BGF, 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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Y521 BGF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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