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Y966 BOJ

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

53,510 mi
Last recorded53,510 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY966 BOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 53,510 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 48,607 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 46,050 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 45,862 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 45,862 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 71,593 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 43,190 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 43,190 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements rear (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2020 41,924 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 40,423 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))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 40,423 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 38,310 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 38,253 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 29,573 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 29,573 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 27,493 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 27,493 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 24,526 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 24,526 miles

Front Steering damper gland failed and leaking oil (2.2.C.1e)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 22,485 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 20,711 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD IS ON 2.0 MM †MINIMUM LEGAL TYRE TREAD DEPTH LIMIT IS 1.6 MM

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD IS ON 2.5 MM

SMALL DENTS ON OFFSIDE REAR PANEL/WING

Pass 14 Jul 2006 18,764 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 13,667 miles

HIGH LEVEL CENTRE STOP LAMP IS PARTIALLY NOT WORKING

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD IS ON 2MM. MINIMUM LIMIT IS 1.6MM

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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Y966 BOJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 Y966 BOJ, 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 Y966 BOJ registered?

Y966 BOJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 July 2001.

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