CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y559 STR

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

65,173 mi
Last recorded65,173 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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

RegistrationY559 STR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
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

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2015 65,173 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 63,766 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

jacking bung missing n/s/rear

Fail 20 Mar 2014 63,766 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

jacking bung missing n/s/rear

Pass 20 Feb 2013 60,713 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 57,576 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 54,202 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 51,248 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 47,279 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 43,965 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 37,995 miles

slight movement in n/s/f wheelbearing

Pass 1 Mar 2006 33,349 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
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

Y559 STR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y559 STR, 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 Y559 STR?

You can check the full history of Y559 STR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y559 STR registered?

Y559 STR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 March 2001.

Is Y559 STR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y559 STR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y559 STR 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 Y559 STR. 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.