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Y873 VGC

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

103,437 mi
Last recorded103,437 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY873 VGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 103,437 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 103,119 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 102,756 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 101,983 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre low on edges

Fail 27 Mar 2018 101,962 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre low on edges

Pass 4 Mar 2017 98,558 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 97,190 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 97,184 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 92,132 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 83,355 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 69,956 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 60,420 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 51,886 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 22 Feb 2010 49,415 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 46,334 miles

gearbox leaking oil

Pass 13 Feb 2008 42,846 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 37,825 miles

both front tyre treads low at edges

Pass 2 Mar 2006 31,875 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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Y873 VGC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y873 VGC, 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 Y873 VGC registered?

Y873 VGC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y873 VGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y873 VGC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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