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Y929 XBU

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

99,993 mi
Last recorded99,993 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY929 XBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 99,993 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 99,161 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 98,278 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 97,466 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 97,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 96,898 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 95,888 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 95,888 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 95,142 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 95,142 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 94,425 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2019 94,425 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 93,016 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 90,446 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 87,989 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 87,989 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 86,139 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 84,528 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 81,927 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 78,242 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Aug 2012 78,242 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 74,012 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 74,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front and rear brake discs worn.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 64,819 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges, tread depth down to 3mm

offside front tyre worn on edges, tread depth worn to 3mm

Pass 10 Jul 2008 61,218 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Jul 2008 61,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jul 2006 52,316 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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Y929 XBU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 Y929 XBU, 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 Y929 XBU registered?

Y929 XBU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 July 2001.

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