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Y788 RDG

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

85,952 mi
Last recorded85,952 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY788 RDG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 85,952 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 80,257 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 73,554 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front WIPER BLADE DETERIORATING / PERISHED

Nearside Front Fog light inoperative

Nearside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning REPAIRED - BULB FITTED (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN THIN ON EDGES OF TREAD AND SLIGHT DAMAGE TO OUTER WALL (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt BOTH SEATS ()

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 73,554 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front WIPER BLADE DETERIORATING / PERISHED

Nearside Front Fog light inoperative

Nearside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning REPAIRED - BULB FITTED (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN THIN ON EDGES OF TREAD AND SLIGHT DAMAGE TO OUTER WALL (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt BOTH SEATS ()

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 70,871 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front FOG LIGHT INOPERATIVE

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN THIN ON INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN THIN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

PIPES ON FUEL FILTER AND JUBILEE CLIP CORRODED

WIPER BLADE DETERIORATING

Pass 1 Aug 2020 54,603 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 54,319 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 54,198 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 53,490 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 53,175 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 52,689 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 52,686 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 52,246 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 52,240 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 51,091 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 49,897 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 49,349 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 48,814 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 47,983 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 47,329 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 46,520 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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Y788 RDG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 Y788 RDG, 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

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What year was Y788 RDG registered?

Y788 RDG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 March 2001.

Is Y788 RDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y788 RDG shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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