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Y106 RBY

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

86,162 mi
Last recorded86,162 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY106 RBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 86,162 miles

exhaust system in poor condition slight leak at mid section and hangar snapped

o/s head lamps cloudy

various brake pipes/fuel pipes corroding

various suspension componants corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2019 86,006 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in general poor condition also (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

autobox sump corroded

various brake pipes corroded or covered in grease

various suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2018 85,883 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (both) (1.1.11 (c))

other brake pipes coated in grease

various underside suspension componnants corroded but not excessive

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2017 85,816 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both main (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 85,816 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both main (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 85,413 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2016 85,413 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2015 85,048 miles

Both front jacking points missing

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Signs of possible fuel seapage around tank (feed pipe area)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front bumper/splitter damaged

Fail 27 Feb 2015 85,048 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Both front jacking points missing

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Signs of possible fuel seapage around tank (feed pipe area)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front bumper/splitter damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2014 84,543 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 84,538 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 83,755 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 81,715 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 81,715 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 79,178 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jan 2011 79,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 75,245 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 71,606 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2008 67,881 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 67,881 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 61,769 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 61,677 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 61,677 miles

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

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

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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Y106 RBY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 Y106 RBY, 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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Y106 RBY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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