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Y542 UNS

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

104,182 mi
Last recorded104,182 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY542 UNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 104,182 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 157,532 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 153,592 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged has temporary repair ()

Offside headlight moves slightly but not insecure

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 153,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective opaque , no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective opaque , no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged has temporary repair ()

Offside headlight moves slightly but not insecure

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 145,956 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 137,665 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 134,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower fog lamp inoperative

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 134,902 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower fog lamp inoperative

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 134,637 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 134,637 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 131,025 miles

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

Slight play n/s steering arm

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 131,023 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Slight play n/s steering arm

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 125,301 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 125,299 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 115,618 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013 115,557 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

one of high level brake lights not working

Pass 24 Apr 2012 106,251 miles

Slight play in steering box

Pass 29 Apr 2011 95,393 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 95,393 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 82,687 miles

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 29 Apr 2009 72,749 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 66,859 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 59,763 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 50,380 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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Y542 UNS 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 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y542 UNS, 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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Y542 UNS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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