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Y588 CKR

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

114,639 mi
Last recorded114,639 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY588 CKR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 114,639 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 113,487 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 112,342 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 111,997 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears, and front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension components and sub-frames have surface corrosion

both rear brake hoses show perishing

Fail 31 Mar 2022 111,997 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears, and front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension components and sub-frames have surface corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2021 111,618 miles

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

headlamp lenses deteriorated / patterns weak

o/s/r tyre perished / cracking

Pass 31 Mar 2020 109,145 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Head light aged weak pattern

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

dash shows bulb failure warning but all obligatory lights ok

Fail 23 Mar 2020 109,145 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens very cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

dash shows bulb failure warning but all obligatory lights ok

Pass 2 Jul 2018 107,890 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 107,321 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 107,310 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 106,657 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 105,266 miles

The exhaust system very corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2014 105,266 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

The exhaust system very corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2013 104,175 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)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 102,783 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)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 99,470 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 93,336 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

VIN plate sticker off side B post door shut / numbers damaged

Pass 10 Nov 2010 93,336 miles

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

VIN plate sticker off side B post door shut / numbers damaged

Pass 12 Nov 2009 87,086 miles

VIN plate sticker lower off side B post door shut / some numbers damaged

Fail 11 Nov 2009 87,086 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Outer Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

VIN plate sticker lower off side B post door shut / some numbers damaged

Fail 10 Nov 2008 81,705 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both screen washer jets slightly low output

near side front lower fog lamp inoperative

near side rear brake lamp fails at obb times [ now working]???

off side B post VIN sticker plate figures /numbers damaged

Pass 10 Nov 2008 81,705 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both screen washer jets slightly low output

near side front lower fog lamp inoperative

near side rear brake lamp fails at obb times [ now working]???

off side B post VIN sticker plate figures /numbers damaged

Pass 7 Nov 2007 75,611 miles

B post off side VIN plate sticker figures /numbers slightly damaged???

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres treads 2-3mm

off side front tyre [outer] side wall ; two cuts close too limits???

rear number plate ,figures / slightly discoloured/faded???

Pass 14 Nov 2006 66,978 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

vin plate B post off side slightly damaged number

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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Y588 CKR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 Y588 CKR, 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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Y588 CKR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 June 2001.

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