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Y147 TUX

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

57,067 mi
Last recorded57,067 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY147 TUX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 57,067 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2023 57,059 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2022 54,534 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2022 54,532 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 54,305 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all under side is heavly covered with oil/shultz

exhaust mounts are corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2021 54,300 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded wing abs pump area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

all under side is heavly covered with oil/shultz

exhaust mounts are corroded

Pass 8 May 2019 54,230 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre side wall is damaged

suspension springs are corroded

Pass 4 May 2018 53,015 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 May 2018 53,015 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 May 2017 51,447 miles

front suspension upper arm ball joints are worn

suspension coil springs are corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2016 48,815 miles

siil covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Fail 21 Apr 2016 48,810 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger to chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

siil covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 26 Mar 2015 46,018 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pipes greesed over

Fail 26 Mar 2015 46,018 miles

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pipes greesed over

Pass 26 Mar 2014 43,310 miles

offside front disc corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2013 41,507 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 38,053 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 35,397 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 35,391 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 31,156 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 26,978 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 24,488 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 21,885 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 16,946 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 16,946 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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 TUX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 TUX, 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 TUX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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