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Y68 SBN

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

80,942 mi
Last recorded80,942 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY68 SBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 80,942 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 78,623 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 76,781 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 73,837 miles

O/S/F SPOTLAMP INOP

Fail 3 Mar 2021 73,836 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

O/S/F SPOTLAMP INOP

Pass 12 Feb 2019 70,452 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 70,295 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 69,859 miles

osf spot light inop

Pass 22 Mar 2016 69,450 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 68,997 miles

all brake discs worn and corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2014 68,238 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

all brakes weathered

exhaust corroded

steering/suspension corroding

Pass 13 Mar 2013 66,983 miles

all discs and pads weathered

all shockers weak

Fail 13 Mar 2013 66,983 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all discs and pads weathered

all shockers weak

Pass 20 Mar 2012 65,730 miles

exhaust in poor condition

slight play steering

wiper blade poor

Pass 7 Mar 2011 64,944 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 63,599 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 61,108 miles

rear tyres getting low,n/s front tyre on limit

Pass 20 Mar 2008 55,710 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 51,013 miles

front nearside driing lamp not working

Pass 21 Mar 2006 46,408 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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Y68 SBN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y68 SBN, 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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Y68 SBN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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