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Y975 HGJ

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

56,095 mi
Last recorded56,095 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY975 HGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 56,095 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2026 56,095 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner tie rod cover (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire inner wheel arch area trim will need removing (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 55,141 miles

Front number plate slight deterioration

Nearside Front Inner tie-rod cover slight surface perishing

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 54,076 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive advise clean off and see were from and repair as required (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 54,076 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie rod (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive advise clean off and see were from and repair as required (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 52,514 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 50,005 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 49,632 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 48,360 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 48,240 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 48,240 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 47,721 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 47,101 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 45,466 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2015 42,716 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2014 40,711 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 38,725 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 36,893 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 34,904 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 33,096 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 31,399 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

wear front brake discs

Pass 13 May 2008 27,999 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 24,745 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 24,744 miles

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

O/S/F TYRE TREAD VERY LOW INNER EDGE

Fail 28 Apr 2006 21,781 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 21,781 miles

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

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

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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Y975 HGJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 Y975 HGJ, 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 Y975 HGJ registered?

Y975 HGJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is Y975 HGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y975 HGJ shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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