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Y143 RBP

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

104,995 mi
Last recorded104,995 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY143 RBP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 104,995 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2023 104,994 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Service brake excessively binding All wheels are binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 103,735 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking to hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 103,725 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission cap missing from dipstip tube (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking to hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 102,841 miles

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 102,276 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 101,406 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 98,405 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 98,391 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 95,904 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 95,904 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 93,518 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 93,518 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 90,883 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 90,883 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 87,041 miles

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

o/s/f fog lamp inop

Pass 12 Mar 2012 85,174 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)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 13 Apr 2011 78,374 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 70,975 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 70,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 61,170 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 50,978 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 41,150 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 41,150 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 30,254 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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Y143 RBP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 Y143 RBP, 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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Y143 RBP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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