CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y741 LBA

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

104,033 mi
Last recorded104,033 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY741 LBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 104,033 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 99,851 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front tyre worn on inside

Fail 27 Feb 2018 99,851 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front tyre worn on inside

Pass 27 Feb 2017 95,312 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured on wing mirror (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Fail 27 Feb 2017 95,312 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured on wing mirror (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 22 Feb 2016 90,900 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened x2 (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

propshaft coupling worn

Fail 22 Feb 2016 90,900 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened x2 (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

one of two o/s/r sidelights in-op

propshaft coupling worn

Pass 23 Feb 2015 86,367 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre tread wearing on inside edge.

play in propshaft coupling.

Fail 23 Feb 2015 86,367 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre tread wearing on inside edge.

play in propshaft coupling.

Pass 24 Feb 2014 81,848 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

centre heat shield insecure.

Pass 25 Feb 2013 75,808 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2013 75,808 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2012 68,080 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/and o/s/r drive shaft oil seals leaking.

o/s/f tyre tread wearing on inside edge.

Fail 27 Feb 2012 68,080 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/and o/s/r drive shaft oil seals leaking.

o/s/f tyre tread wearing on inside edge.

Pass 2 Mar 2011 60,722 miles

n/s/f tyre tread wearing on inside edge.

o/s/f tyre tread wearing on inside edge.

Fail 2 Mar 2011 60,722 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre tread wearing on inside edge.

o/s/f tyre tread wearing on inside edge.

Pass 5 Feb 2010 53,028 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre tread wearing to excess on inside edge.

o/s/r upper and lower stabilizer arms repaired.

Fail 4 Feb 2010 53,019 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre tread wearing to excess on inside edge.

o/s/r upper and lower stabilizer arms repaired.

one of two n/s/r sidelights in-op.

Pass 24 Feb 2009 49,984 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 49,984 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 47,911 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 44,034 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 36,653 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
Full Mercedes-benz Clk reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y741 LBA 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 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y741 LBA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y741 LBA?

You can check the full history of Y741 LBA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y741 LBA registered?

Y741 LBA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y741 LBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y741 LBA shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y741 LBA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y741 LBA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.