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Y5 TAY

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

97,844 mi
Last recorded97,844 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY5 TAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 97,844 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 96,350 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 89,266 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 83,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 80,925 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 76,661 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 70,480 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 67,460 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 63,366 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 58,905 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 55,161 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 55,161 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 May 2014 50,118 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 46,424 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 43,586 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 39,353 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 35,365 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 20,702 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 18,362 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 18,362 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 16,289 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 16,289 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 12,463 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 10,263 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2005 10,263 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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Y5 TAY 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 84%.

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 Y5 TAY, 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

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What year was Y5 TAY registered?

Y5 TAY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 June 2001.

Is Y5 TAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y5 TAY shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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