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Y659 REC

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,423 mi
Last recorded127,423 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY659 REC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 127,423 miles

All front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2026 127,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All front and rear suspension components corroded

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 127,395 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front 205/55/16 v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 127,085 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2020 127,025 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 126,226 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 124,039 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 121,776 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 120,919 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 120,122 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 119,191 miles

all 4 tyres wearing on edges

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2013 115,167 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 18 Jun 2012 110,153 miles

center exhaust hanger corroded

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2012 110,115 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

center exhaust hanger corroded

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2011 105,728 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 101,289 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 95,314 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 88,338 miles

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

drive belts slightly perishing

g/box mounted exhaust bracket missing

n/s/r tyre slightly perished and close to wear indicators

Pass 25 Jun 2007 82,641 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 75,897 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 75,897 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 REC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 REC, 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 Y659 REC registered?

Y659 REC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 May 2001.

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