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Y874 HGJ

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

140,073 mi
Last recorded140,073 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY874 HGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 140,073 miles

Both headlamp reflectors cloudy

Fail 22 Oct 2024 139,958 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both headlamp reflectors cloudy

Pass 3 Nov 2023 133,061 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2023 132,750 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 125,844 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section/manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 118,633 miles

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

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))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 118,621 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 115,290 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 110,959 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2017 106,173 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 104,086 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres inner edges bald 225/55/16

n/s main beam bulb incorrectly fitted.

Fail 19 May 2016 104,080 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres inner edges bald 225/55/16

n/s main beam bulb incorrectly fitted.

Pass 19 May 2015 95,216 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 92,531 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 92,516 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 89,417 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 89,214 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 89,207 miles

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 88,740 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 87,181 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 85,688 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 79,130 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 68,645 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 59,746 miles

all tyres edges worn

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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Y874 HGJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 Y874 HGJ, 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 Y874 HGJ registered?

Y874 HGJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 June 2001.

Is Y874 HGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y874 HGJ shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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