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Y979 SDD

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,629 mi
Last recorded101,629 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY979 SDD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 101,629 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Fog light inop.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

both rear wings and wheel arch slight corrosion.

Fail 15 Jul 2026 101,629 miles

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Fog light inop.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

both rear wings and wheel arch slight corrosion.

Pass 12 Jul 2025 99,806 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 98,338 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp inop

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 98,226 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp inop

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 96,787 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2023 96,787 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 94,247 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 91,920 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 90,425 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 88,514 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 88,514 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 86,014 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 81,676 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 81,676 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 76,299 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 70,520 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 65,927 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 62,103 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 62,103 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 58,284 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 54,301 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 51,087 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 51,071 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 46,844 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 43,262 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 40,738 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 37,664 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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Y979 SDD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 4,266cc 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 Y979 SDD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y979 SDD registered?

Y979 SDD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 July 2001.

Is Y979 SDD safe to buy?

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