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Y862 TSJ

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,421 mi
Last recorded42,421 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY862 TSJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 42,421 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front/rear

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

Pass 2 Oct 2025 41,548 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front/rear

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 40,819 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

front/rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2023 39,964 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front-rear

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 38,653 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 38,653 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 37,097 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 36,457 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 35,173 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 32,856 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 29,567 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 26,770 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 22,175 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 22,175 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 20,865 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 19,888 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 18,519 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 17,549 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 16,490 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 15,693 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 15,692 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 14,077 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Jul 2007 12,815 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 11,132 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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Y862 TSJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y862 TSJ, 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 Y862 TSJ registered?

Y862 TSJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 July 2001.

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