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Y716 BLB

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

127,464 mi
Last recorded127,464 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY716 BLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2024 127,464 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 122,474 miles

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

Rear suspension components slightly corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 119,915 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 117,089 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 117,089 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 117,059 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 113,347 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 107,236 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 102,604 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Glass shows some damage (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread depth starting to wear low 2.6mm avg (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Rear Flexi hoses to calipers showing some age deterioration to outer casings (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 102,604 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Glass shows some damage (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating Bulb (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread depth starting to wear low 2.6mm avg (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Rear Flexi hoses to calipers showing some age deterioration to outer casings (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 101,300 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 100,338 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 100,138 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 98,708 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 93,995 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 89,076 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 89,076 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 83,681 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 79,502 miles

nsr tyre 2mm

Fail 29 Aug 2008 79,502 miles

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

nsr tyre 2mm

Pass 10 Jul 2007 71,006 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 68,053 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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Y716 BLB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y716 BLB, 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 Y716 BLB registered?

Y716 BLB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 May 2001.

Is Y716 BLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y716 BLB shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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