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Y866 PDG

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,820 mi
Last recorded76,820 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY866 PDG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 76,820 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tire rod end and support arm (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 75,200 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel box and drop link has slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2024 75,200 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel box and drop link has slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 72,408 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 74,198 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 72,707 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both front wings corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2020 71,451 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 71,451 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 70,503 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 68,561 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 68,005 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2017 68,005 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 62,062 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 53,175 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 48,097 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 44,809 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 42,643 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 40,663 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 38,601 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

front brake pads low

Pass 7 Jan 2010 36,195 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 33,402 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 30,442 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 26,397 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 24,346 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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Y866 PDG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y866 PDG, 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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Y866 PDG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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