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Y849 CLJ

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

71,471 mi
Last recorded71,471 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY849 CLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 71,471 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 68,965 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + deep cut (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 68,965 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + deep cut (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 67,553 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 66,887 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 66,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre also has a deep cut in tread area exposing canvas. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at legal tread limit of 1.6 mm. Tyre also has several deep cuts to inner side wall that aren't exposing canvas & tyre is over 10 years old. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2019 60,621 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 56,254 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 56,055 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 55,900 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 55,624 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2014 55,442 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 54,772 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2013 54,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 53,964 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 53,964 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 52,366 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 51,132 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 51,132 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 49,596 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 48,058 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 47,478 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 42,976 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edges

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

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

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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Y849 CLJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 Y849 CLJ, 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 Y849 CLJ registered?

Y849 CLJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 May 2001.

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The MOT history for Y849 CLJ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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