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Y659 PDG

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

136,472 mi
Last recorded136,472 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY659 PDG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 136,472 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 130,963 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 127,759 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 124,585 miles

Front exhaust securing bolts corroded

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))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 121,998 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 117,644 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 111,777 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 111,777 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 105,946 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 105,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 97,400 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 90,048 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 82,122 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 71,008 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 59,430 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 48,295 miles

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 28 Jan 2011 38,179 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 28,526 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 28,526 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 20,560 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 10,355 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 6,364 miles

middle brake lamp has one bulb not working

under tray

Pass 17 Oct 2005 3,147 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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Y659 PDG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 Y659 PDG, 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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Y659 PDG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 April 2001.

Is Y659 PDG safe to buy?

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