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Y766 PLA

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

120,200 mi
Last recorded120,200 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY766 PLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 120,200 miles

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

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

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

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2023 120,118 miles

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

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

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

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2022 120,101 miles

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

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

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

patches of underside corrosion

Fail 26 Apr 2022 120,082 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2021 119,497 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 119,395 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE CLOSE TO LIMITS

N/S O/S FRONT INNER STEERING ARMS SLIGHT PLAY

O/S RFONT TYRE PERRISHED

SLIGHT TRAVEL ON FOOT BRAKE

Fail 26 Feb 2020 119,381 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel NOT LOCKING ON SERVICE BRAKE (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel NOT LOCKING ON SERVICE BRAKE (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

N/S FRONT TYRE CLOSE TO LIMITS

N/S O/S FRONT INNER STEERING ARMS SLIGHT PLAY

N/S O/S REAR TYRES PERRISED AND SPLIT

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

O/S RFONT TYRE PERRISHED

SLIGHT TRAVEL ON FOOT BRAKE

Pass 25 Feb 2019 118,329 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear tyres perished

Fail 21 Feb 2019 118,317 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Mar 2018 117,620 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

slight oil leak from gear box

Pass 5 Mar 2017 115,538 miles

slight play in steering idler arm nsf

Fail 27 Feb 2017 115,526 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

slight play in steering idler arm nsf

Pass 29 Feb 2016 113,838 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)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 106,508 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 106,508 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 91,098 miles

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 91,098 miles

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)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 82,912 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 78,525 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 72,739 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 72,739 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 65,037 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 58,098 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 52,177 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 46,000 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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Y766 PLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 Y766 PLA, 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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Y766 PLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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