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Y972 NJO

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

107,147 mi
Last recorded107,147 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY972 NJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 107,147 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2024 106,028 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 104,613 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 103,456 miles

sill covers fitted / under covers fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2021 100,832 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 97,604 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 95,249 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 92,262 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 88,645 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 86,291 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 83,224 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 78,000 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 74,375 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 70,492 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2012 70,492 miles

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2011 65,324 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

rear axle oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2010 59,980 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 Apr 2009 56,050 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2009 56,045 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 53,350 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 51,556 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 48,571 miles

both sides front wheel bearings slight play. †n/s/f lower ball joint slight play.

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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Y972 NJO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 Y972 NJO, 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 Y972 NJO registered?

Y972 NJO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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