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Y868 FBW

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

54,803 mi
Last recorded54,803 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY868 FBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 54,803 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 54,049 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Rear diff leaking oil slightly

Pass 4 Dec 2023 53,746 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 52,496 miles

Differential leaking oil slightly

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 51,761 miles

All tyres worn/deterioating

Pass 11 Dec 2020 50,868 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 49,205 miles

front exhaust mount broken

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 18 Jul 2018 47,988 miles

Exhaust bracket damaged

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 46,893 miles

Exhaust mounting damaged

Pass 29 Jul 2016 45,340 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 44,141 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2014 42,941 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2013 42,278 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2012 41,731 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 41,717 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)

engine management light on

Pass 17 Jun 2011 40,631 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 39,085 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 May 2009 36,753 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 34,468 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 31,170 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 28,743 miles

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

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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Y868 FBW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 Y868 FBW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y868 FBW registered?

Y868 FBW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y868 FBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y868 FBW shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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