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Y714 NLR

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

55,469 mi
Last recorded55,469 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY714 NLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 55,469 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2025 54,159 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 52,613 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 50,949 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 49,320 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 47,581 miles

slight play in steering box

Pass 25 May 2020 46,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 44,463 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 43,100 miles

Body has slight corrosion

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 May 2018 43,100 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 May 2017 41,557 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 18 May 2017 41,557 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre punctured (4.1.D.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 18 May 2016 39,866 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 38,268 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 May 2014 36,407 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 35,025 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 33,040 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 31,029 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 28,825 miles

slight leak from steering damper

Pass 13 May 2009 26,259 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 23,682 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 20,329 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 17,170 miles

diff oil leak

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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Y714 NLR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 Y714 NLR, 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 Y714 NLR registered?

Y714 NLR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 June 2001.

Is Y714 NLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y714 NLR shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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