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Y129 JTA

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,307 mi
Last recorded85,307 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY129 JTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 85,307 miles

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

minor cuts in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

offside front tyre worn low on edges/perished/nail

rear brake hoses perished

rear seats not in use time of test

slight play in front inner steering arm joints

Fail 18 May 2017 85,307 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

minor cuts in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

offside front tyre worn low on edges/perished/nail

rear brake hoses perished

rear seats not in use time of test

slight play in front inner steering arm joints

Pass 20 May 2016 80,325 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre cut but not showing cords

Nearside Front tyre perished and in poor condition

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 75,580 miles

rear tyres perishing

Pass 10 Oct 2013 73,945 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyre sidewalls perished

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light illuminated

side trims fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2012 71,423 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on

N/s/front tyre worn thinner on edges-to keep checked

Sill trims fitted

Small oil leak from diff/drive shsft seal???

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/front tyre outer wall cracking-to keep checked

Pass 6 Oct 2011 69,740 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Engine managment lamp on

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

N/s front tyre feaering slightly on edge

Oil leak from diff

Pass 5 Nov 2010 68,099 miles

both outer sills not fully checked due to sill trims

Pass 22 Mar 2010 60,988 miles

Sills not fully checked side skirts fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2009 57,040 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 49,480 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 40,399 miles

advisories remain the same

Fail 18 Oct 2006 40,399 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 33,213 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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Y129 JTA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y129 JTA, 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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Y129 JTA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 March 2001.

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