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LY51 UUS

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

151,220 mi
Last recorded151,220 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 UUS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 151,220 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 151,219 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall. (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 150,442 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 150,438 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2016 150,427 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear brakes (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front catalyst joint badly corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 144,934 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

only just passed emissions test, high hc & low tickover.

Fail 22 Aug 2014 144,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

only just passed emissions test, high hc & low tickover.

spare wheel fitted to nearside front.

Pass 11 Jul 2013 138,018 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake fluid low

exhaust heat shield insecure

nearside rear brake discs badly corroded

offside front headlamp light output weak

rear brake pads worn close to limits

slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 4 Jul 2013 138,000 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake fluid low

exhaust heat shield insecure

nearside rear brake discs badly corroded

offside front headlamp light output weak

rear brake pads worn close to limits

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 4 Jul 2012 129,012 miles

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

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

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

both front spot lamps not working.

nearside rear brake discs badly corroded.

rear brake pads getting low.

Fail 4 Jul 2012 129,012 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)

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

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

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

both front spot lamps not working.

nearside rear brake discs badly corroded.

rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 4 Jul 2011 119,762 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

slight fluctuation to both front brakes.

Fail 4 Jul 2011 119,762 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

slight fluctuation to both front brakes.

Pass 5 Jul 2010 109,453 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 92,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 92,789 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 75,838 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 70,832 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 56,310 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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LY51 UUS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LY51 UUS, 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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LY51 UUS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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