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Y895 LUD

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

85,773 mi
Last recorded85,773 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY895 LUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 85,773 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 84,518 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 82,674 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 81,205 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Oct 2021 78,733 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 77,667 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 73,845 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 72,271 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 70,954 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 68,925 miles

n/s front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Fail 31 May 2016 68,925 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 12 Jun 2015 67,104 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 65,412 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 65,412 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 63,001 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 62,993 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 60,149 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 60,119 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 56,711 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 51,340 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 51,340 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 43,200 miles

o/s and n/s front tyre treads near legal limit

o/s and n/s rear tyre tread starting to get low

Pass 18 Jun 2008 37,673 miles

n/s/f tyre tread worn very low outer edge

poor wash/wipe operation

Fail 18 Jun 2008 37,673 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s/f tyre tread worn very low outer edge

poor wash/wipe operation

Pass 11 Jul 2007 33,227 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 33,227 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 44,468 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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Y895 LUD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y895 LUD, 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 Y895 LUD registered?

Y895 LUD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 July 2001.

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