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Y126 XNW

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

165,881 mi
Last recorded165,881 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY126 XNW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 165,881 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

body corrosion

body damage

Fail 16 Oct 2020 165,687 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

body corrosion

body damage

Pass 1 Nov 2019 156,554 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

body corrosion

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

steering damper weeping

under body shields fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2019 156,554 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

body corrosion

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

steering damper weeping

under body shields fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2018 142,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

n/s/f corner bumper trim missing

o/s side repeater lens cracked

some body corrosion

under body shields fitted

Fail 30 Aug 2018 142,268 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength flooring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

n/s/f corner bumper trim missing

o/s side repeater lens cracked

some body corrosion

under body shields fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2017 126,024 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2016 119,550 miles

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

under body shields fitted

Fail 28 Jul 2016 119,444 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

under body shields fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2015 115,869 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 May 2014 109,428 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s & o/s front tyres worn on edges

n/s front to rear brake pipe heavily corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2012 98,210 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

cut in sidewall of n/s/r tyre

damage to o/s/f

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight play o/s of steering

Pass 9 Aug 2011 93,790 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

n/s & o/s front brake discs pitted & worn

underbody shields & sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Aug 2011 93,790 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s & o/s front brake discs pitted & worn

underbody shields & sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2010 84,398 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2008 76,525 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 76,525 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 70,377 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 66,319 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 66,319 miles

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

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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Y126 XNW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y126 XNW, 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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Y126 XNW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 July 2001.

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