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Y794 SUB

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

126,084 mi
Last recorded126,084 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY794 SUB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 126,084 miles

Nearside Rear disc,corroded

Pass 13 May 2024 124,646 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 123,494 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rigid fuel pipe corroded

Fail 11 May 2023 123,475 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rigid fuel pipe corroded

Pass 6 May 2022 122,158 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear exhaust heat shield adrift

Fail 6 May 2022 122,158 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear exhaust heat shield adrift

Pass 30 Apr 2021 120,598 miles

Central Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under seal slightly corroded but cover/trim fitted can not inspect the vehicle seals (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Apr 2021 120,598 miles

Central Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under seal slightly corroded but cover/trim fitted can not inspect the vehicle seals (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2020 119,358 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 117,657 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 117,657 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 115,379 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2017 113,598 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 111,649 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 108,188 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 105,937 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 105,937 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2013 102,797 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 100,178 miles
Fail 8 May 2012

Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 May 2011 96,385 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 92,406 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 87,621 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 87,621 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 May 2008 82,151 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 75,866 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 69,272 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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Y794 SUB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 Y794 SUB, 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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Y794 SUB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 July 2001.

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