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Y954 CUY

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,370 mi
Last recorded86,370 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY954 CUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 86,370 miles

Headlamps slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2026 86,370 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225.45.17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamps slightly deteriorated

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 84,319 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 81,512 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 81,512 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 80,256 miles

Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play ball joint attached to steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 76,308 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 74,651 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 115,698 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides, (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 71,499 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, and has deep cuts likely reaching the cords, (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 70,516 miles

nearside & offside front tyres cracked & perished on tread edges.

note: remove item front rear view mirror prior to test.

Pass 20 Feb 2017 69,781 miles

Front registration plate has some cracks

Pass 8 Feb 2016 68,426 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 9 Feb 2015 67,402 miles

engine sump area oily.

front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen.

nearside rear tyre on 2.5mm tread depth.

offside front mirror housing damage.

offside rear tyre on 3.mm tread depth.

Fail 10 Feb 2014 65,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 65,806 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 64,190 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

front wiper blade rubber stating to wear

off side front mirror unit has damage

Fail 11 Feb 2013 64,189 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front wiper blade rubber stating to wear

Pass 24 Feb 2012 62,703 miles

N/S/R disc corroded on inside

Fail 20 Feb 2012 62,703 miles

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

N/S/R disc corroded on inside

Pass 25 Feb 2011 61,253 miles

belly pan fitted

both front brake disc slightly lipped

both rear brake disc lipped

Pass 16 Dec 2009 59,253 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 59,253 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 57,225 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 54,973 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 52,707 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 48,900 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 48,900 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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Y954 CUY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y954 CUY, 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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Y954 CUY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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