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Y56 JAR

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

96,565 mi
Last recorded96,565 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY56 JAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 96,565 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2025 85,470 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2025 85,461 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 73,962 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 71,411 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 68,207 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Pass 1 Apr 2022 63,980 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 59,465 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 55,520 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 55,520 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 46,138 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 46,037 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 46,025 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 45,991 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 45,976 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2014 45,152 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside and nearside rear jacking point rubbers missing

slight oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2013 45,129 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 45,073 miles

front wiper

Pass 26 Feb 2011 44,994 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 44,837 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 44,537 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 43,358 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 43,355 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 40,865 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 38,069 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 38,069 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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
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Y56 JAR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y56 JAR, 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 Y56 JAR registered?

Y56 JAR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y56 JAR shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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