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P10 BLY

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

147,478 mi
Last recorded147,478 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP10 BLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 147,478 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2023 147,478 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 146,334 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 146,334 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 146,096 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 146,094 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 146,058 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 146,056 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently no backwards (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2018 145,348 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 145,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 145,119 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 144,881 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 144,758 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 144,758 miles

Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 144,554 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 144,552 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 142,529 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 142,529 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 142,166 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 137,952 miles

N/S/R tyre has cuts to inner sidewall,no visible cord.

Fail 28 Sep 2010 137,937 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

N/S/R tyre has cuts to inner sidewall,no visible cord.

Pass 30 Sep 2009 133,705 miles

nearside rear tyre looks like has been fouling on wheel arch not at time of test no cords visable

offside inner tail light in/op

slight movement offside front wheel bearing

Fail 16 Sep 2009 133,547 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre looks like has been fouling on wheel arch not at time of test no cords visable

offside inner tail light in/op

slight movement offside front wheel bearing

Pass 30 Jul 2008 133,170 miles

Rear tyres touch inner arch trims when hanging.clear when normal running

Fail 24 Jul 2008 133,170 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear tyres touch inner arch trims when hanging.clear when normal running

Pass 17 May 2007 125,173 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 125,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

cut in side wall of off side front tyre

near-side rear tyre low on pressure

Fail 3 May 2006 118,444 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2006 118,444 miles

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

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

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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P10 BLY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 P10 BLY, 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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P10 BLY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 January 2001.

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