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Y843 XCK

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

126,095 mi
Last recorded126,095 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY843 XCK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 126,095 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pipes covered with under seal

Rear Suspension components covered in under seal.

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 11 Feb 2025 124,271 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s under seal

Rear Suspension components covered in under seal.

Fail 11 Feb 2025 124,271 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s under seal

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Suspension components covered in under seal.

Pass 8 Feb 2024 120,727 miles

Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Under side suspension components corroded.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Suspension components covered in under seal.

Sill and inner arch coveres fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 6 Feb 2023 116,314 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 112,152 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 112,152 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting strut top (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 110,030 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking gases at manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 107,521 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 107,521 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 104,431 miles

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

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 27 Feb 2018 100,813 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 100,811 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2017 96,973 miles

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

front road springs, anti roll bar, rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Fail 22 Feb 2017 96,973 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

front road springs, anti roll bar, rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 23 Feb 2016 93,253 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases possibly from manifold (7.1.2)

surface corrosion underside of vehicle including front road springs, anti roll bar,

Pass 24 Feb 2015 90,303 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 86,122 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn to 3mm/3.5mm

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm on outer edge

Pass 14 Feb 2013 76,155 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 70,102 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn and front brake pads approx 50/60% worn

Fail 27 Feb 2012 70,102 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn and front brake pads approx 50/60% worn

Pass 21 Feb 2011 63,759 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

exhaust corroded also general corrosion forming on underside of car.

Pass 26 Feb 2010 57,732 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake pads aged worn

Pass 19 Feb 2009 53,796 miles

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

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

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

corrosion forming on underside of car

exhaust corroding

Pass 26 Feb 2008 50,323 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2008 50,323 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 43,821 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components/front steering components/driveshafts and rear subframe

wiper blade -----slight smears left on screen

Pass 21 Feb 2006 38,567 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 38,567 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s/f fog lamp lens cracked

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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Y843 XCK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 Y843 XCK, 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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Y843 XCK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 March 2001.

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