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FA51 YCX

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,025 mi
Last recorded106,025 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 YCX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 106,025 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 93,408 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp bulb removed so vehicle has matched pair rear lights.

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

Reverse lights not working.

Fail 23 Oct 2019 93,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced No beam pattern. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also below 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced No beam pattern. (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Reverse lights not working.

Pass 7 Nov 2018 81,796 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp bulbs, 1 out of 2, not working.

Pass 7 Nov 2017 67,789 miles

dash displays lamp fault no fault found in test

Pass 25 Oct 2016 59,363 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 59,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 58,194 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 58,131 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 17 Oct 2014 57,001 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 57,001 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 54,638 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 53,899 miles

all four wheels deteriorated and loosing tyre pressure

Fail 27 Sep 2012 53,899 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

all four wheels deteriorated and loosing tyre pressure

Pass 2 Feb 2011 50,066 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 50,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 20 Nov 2010 49,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n.s.f. tyre low on edges

o.s.f. tyre starting to wear low on edge

Pass 14 Oct 2009 45,826 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2009 45,826 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 41,186 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 41,185 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

N/S/F & O/S/F TYRE EDGES WEARING OUT.

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 37,887 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 32,756 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 27,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 27,782 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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FA51 YCX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FA51 YCX, 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 FA51 YCX registered?

FA51 YCX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is FA51 YCX safe to buy?

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