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Y124 TFG

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,921 mi
Last recorded156,921 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY124 TFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 156,921 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 155,495 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 2 Sep 2017 155,495 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 27 Jun 2013 152,790 miles

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

Corrosion to front floor

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

Nearside front foglight inoperative

OSF chassis crossbrace severley corroded and holed and NSF severely corroded

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

Offside front door rubbers adrift

Offside rear window rubber adrift

Play in both rear bottom barrel bushes

Rear anti roll bar very rusty

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in Offside front inner track rod joint

Fail 27 Jun 2013 152,788 miles

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

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

Corrosion to front floor

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

Nearside front foglight inoperative

OSF chassis crossbrace severley corroded and holed and NSF severely corroded

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

Offside front door rubbers adrift

Offside rear window rubber adrift

Play in both rear bottom barrel bushes

Rear anti roll bar very rusty

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in Offside front inner track rod joint

Pass 20 Jul 2012 144,917 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fuel Pipes Corroded

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2012 144,913 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fuel Pipes Corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 135,503 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Some corrosion to front sub-frame.

Pass 1 Jul 2010 127,084 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure.

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 125,211 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

front to rear brake pipes slightly rusty

Pass 4 Jul 2008 116,861 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 116,861 miles

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

brake pipes rusty in places

clutch pipe very rusty

stone chip windscreen

Pass 10 Jul 2007 105,581 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 105,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Rear differential pinion and back plate seals leaking

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 92,327 miles

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

chips in windscreen

dampness around front and rear of rear axle

engine management light stays on

nearside front fog lamp lans cracked

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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Y124 TFG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y124 TFG, 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 Y124 TFG registered?

Y124 TFG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 August 2001.

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