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Y747 GUF

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

100,773 mi
Last recorded100,773 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY747 GUF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 100,773 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2025 100,768 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 99,671 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 99,669 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 96,706 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 96,694 miles

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

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 93,570 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Sidelight

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 88,408 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))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 205/55/16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 73,393 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 64,280 miles

Front tyres perrishing on outer walls

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 64,279 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2.mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2.mm and worn smooth on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread strongly advise replacement asap (6.3.1d)

all 4 tyres badly perrished on outer sidewalls

Pass 4 May 2017 55,084 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2016 54,773 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2015 54,188 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 53,862 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 52,779 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2012 52,164 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 51,238 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 49,788 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 45,388 miles

front registration plate deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2008 40,719 miles

205/55/16 n/sr tyre worn unevenly

both registration plates deteriorated

Pass 23 May 2007 35,978 miles

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

deterioration in front and rear number plates

Fail 24 May 2006 30,965 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2006 30,965 miles

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)

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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Y747 GUF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 Y747 GUF, 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 Y747 GUF registered?

Y747 GUF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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