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Y709 MES

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

132,757 mi
Last recorded132,757 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY709 MES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 132,757 miles

Nearside Front Outer Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 128,858 miles

Central Rear Drive chain worn, but not excessively diff (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 123,411 miles

Lower Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and Rear sub frames and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Lower Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 110,491 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion to under body and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 106,411 miles

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

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to underside and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 102,321 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 78,755 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

engine man light on

nearside outer tail light inop

Pass 13 Mar 2018 69,553 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 60,119 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 18 Mar 2016 56,935 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear near rear diff (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust bracket at gearbox broken

Pass 19 Mar 2015 56,627 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 55,375 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 54,323 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 51,747 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake Discs Slight Pitting

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 47,211 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 42,392 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 34,915 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Oct 2008 34,877 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 28,265 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 19,754 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 12,725 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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Y709 MES is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 Y709 MES, 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 Y709 MES registered?

Y709 MES is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 June 2001.

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