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Y581 UKU

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

132,401 mi
Last recorded132,401 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY581 UKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2025 132,401 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel pipe leaking corroded and leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under side skirt (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 125,521 miles

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

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2024 125,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 120,700 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2023 120,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 112,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Protection applied (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 112,381 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Front jacking point area. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 106,436 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 106,433 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 106,406 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 103,599 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 94,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.13 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.91 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 85,561 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 75,690 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 66,839 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)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 66,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 57,993 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 53,303 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 49,642 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 44,839 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 41,585 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 38,271 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 35,064 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
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Y581 UKU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 Y581 UKU, 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 Y581 UKU registered?

Y581 UKU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 August 2001.

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