CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y581 NOY

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

134,283 mi
Last recorded134,283 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
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

RegistrationY581 NOY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 134,283 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 129,175 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 124,270 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 124,270 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 118,764 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 118,764 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 112,622 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 112,622 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 105,792 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear of floorpan (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 100,857 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Oil leak diff oil ()

Fail 27 Mar 2018 100,857 miles

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Oil leak diff oil ()

Pass 21 Mar 2017 94,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear diff leaking oil

Pass 22 Mar 2016 88,551 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 81,823 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 75,498 miles

front tyres have slight cuts to inner side wall and o/s/f tyre has outer wear to the tread

Pass 2 Apr 2013 70,206 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 70,206 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 66,298 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 62,614 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 62,614 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 61,610 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 60,738 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 57,032 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2008 57,014 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 49,400 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 40,418 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 40,418 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Front 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
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

Y581 NOY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 Y581 NOY, 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 Y581 NOY?

You can check the full history of Y581 NOY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y581 NOY registered?

Y581 NOY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 August 2001.

Is Y581 NOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y581 NOY shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y581 NOY 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 Y581 NOY. 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.