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Y56 WDV

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

102,694 mi
Last recorded102,694 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY56 WDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 102,694 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2026 102,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall badly perished/cracked, replacement advised! (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2025 97,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished, replacement advised (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished, replacement advised (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 95,661 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 95,607 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 95,607 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 94,995 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 94,059 miles

Offside Rear Tyre more than 10 years old - dated 2010

Pass 21 Oct 2020 93,679 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 90,449 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 88,053 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 86,688 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 82,901 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 82,335 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 81,599 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 79,887 miles

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

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

n/s/r fog lamp inop

slight oil leak from rear diff seal

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 2 Feb 2010 78,712 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear inner sidelights not working

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 11 Feb 2009 76,178 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 67,360 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 62,777 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 56,943 miles

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

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 WDV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 WDV, 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 WDV registered?

Y56 WDV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 April 2001.

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The MOT history for Y56 WDV shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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