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Y889 FHJ

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,206 mi
Last recorded128,206 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY889 FHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 128,206 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 125,639 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 125,144 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 124,276 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2022 123,449 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 121,935 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 116,947 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 115,624 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 114,934 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 114,249 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 114,249 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 111,812 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 108,131 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 102,126 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 85,018 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

cat of exhaust bafflers broken

front screen chiped

wipers worn

Pass 3 Dec 2012 85,018 miles

cat of exhaust bafflers broken

front screen chiped

wipers worn

Pass 3 Dec 2011 87,332 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 79,802 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 64,303 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 64,303 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 54,803 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 44,519 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 37,694 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 37,694 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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Y889 FHJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 4,266cc 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 Y889 FHJ, 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 Y889 FHJ registered?

Y889 FHJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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