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Y147 BSL

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

118,550 mi
Last recorded118,550 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY147 BSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2021 118,550 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2021 118,550 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 113,778 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 107,024 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 102,431 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 102,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a tyre fitted to a non-steerable driven axle is of a different type of structure from that fitted to another non-steerable driven axle (4.1.A.2d) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2016 94,830 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 89,990 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 83,592 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 79,483 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 79,483 miles

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

offside rear tyre cut in inner sidewall

Pass 12 Nov 2011 76,498 miles

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

both rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 21 Oct 2010 74,713 miles

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

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

Fail 15 Oct 2010 74,575 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

Pass 24 Nov 2009 62,020 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 51,303 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 50,327 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2007 50,327 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 50,159 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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Y147 BSL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 Y147 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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Y147 BSL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 June 2001.

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