CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y546 OJL

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

135,631 mi
Last recorded135,631 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
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

RegistrationY546 OJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 135,631 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sider (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from rear differential seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 135,157 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 May 2021 135,157 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2020 134,552 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 133,488 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively N/S AND O/S (1.2.1 (e))

STEERING LINKAGE HAS PLAY

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

Pass 11 May 2018 132,050 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2018 132,046 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2017 130,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog switch pull insecure

Pass 22 Apr 2016 128,921 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear fog light switch insecure

Pass 14 Apr 2015 127,065 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 125,791 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 123,296 miles

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

all wheel rims scratched-cuts to tyre sidewalls

brake fluid level low

diff oil leaks

exhaust corroded

front tyres worn slightly on edges

light switch knob faulty

rear brake pipes started to corrode

Pass 26 Apr 2012 116,661 miles

Engine Under-Tray Fitted

Front Fog Lamps Not Working

Nearside Track Rod End Rubber Boot Starting To Perrish

Oil Leak Rear Differental

Sills Covered

Slight Corrosion On Both Rear Metal Brake Pipes

Pass 3 May 2011 111,864 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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

Fail 30 Apr 2011 111,864 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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

Pass 13 May 2010 105,590 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2010 105,590 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 May 2009 98,722 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 90,864 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 83,401 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 78,110 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 78,110 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

Y546 OJL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 Y546 OJL, 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 Y546 OJL?

You can check the full history of Y546 OJL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y546 OJL registered?

Y546 OJL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 June 2001.

Is Y546 OJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y546 OJL shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y546 OJL 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 Y546 OJL. 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.