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Y141 BSL

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,130 mi
Last recorded79,130 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY141 BSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 79,130 miles

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

slight corrosion underneath the vehicle.

under tray fitted.

Pass 5 Dec 2019 76,938 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

slight corrosion underneath.

Fail 5 Dec 2019 76,938 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

slight corrosion underneath.

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 74,706 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion underneath the vehicle.

under tray fitted.

Pass 8 Dec 2017 71,376 miles

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

slight corrosion underneath the vehicle.

Pass 14 Nov 2016 107,755 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under trays fitted underneath.

Pass 27 Nov 2015 63,076 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 63,076 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 60,107 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 58,513 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 56,943 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres low on outer edges

n/s and o/s front tyres perished

Fail 8 Mar 2012 55,872 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 55,872 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 53,394 miles

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)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 50,893 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 47,839 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 76,979 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 44,268 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 43,397 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 41,262 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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Y141 BSL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y141 BSL, 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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Y141 BSL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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