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Y144 MCY

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

170,695 mi
Last recorded170,695 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY144 MCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 170,695 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 166,159 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 162,513 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front. ()

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front but not excessive. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 157,764 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 151,344 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)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 151,344 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both (1.8.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 243,549 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 103,593 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 103,569 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 101,485 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 98,168 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 95,815 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 May 2010 95,815 miles

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

Nearside 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 28 May 2009 92,298 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 92,294 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 88,704 miles

STRONG ADVISE: o/s/r tyre on 1.6mm

n/s/f tyre 2.5 mmand worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre 2mm, worn bold on outer edge and has a nail in the tread

rear discs rusty

Fail 6 May 2008 88,704 miles

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

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

STRONG ADVISE: o/s/r tyre on 1.6mm

n/s/f tyre 2.5 mmand worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre 2mm, worn bold on outer edge and has a nail in the tread

rear discs rusty

Fail 17 Mar 2008 88,683 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 77,930 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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Y144 MCY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y144 MCY, 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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Y144 MCY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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