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Y872 TGK

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,038 mi
Last recorded86,038 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY872 TGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 86,038 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 85,397 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2024 85,027 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 84,151 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 83,774 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 83,473 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 83,473 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 82,986 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 82,522 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 82,522 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 82,018 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 81,337 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 79,518 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 77,484 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 71,322 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 71,122 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 68,601 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 67,192 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 62,714 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 62,714 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 58,999 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 56,101 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 46,653 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 40,696 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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Y872 TGK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc 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 Y872 TGK, 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 Y872 TGK registered?

Y872 TGK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 April 2001.

Is Y872 TGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y872 TGK shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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