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Y149 GUF

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,936 mi
Last recorded79,936 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY149 GUF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 79,936 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

nearside front and nearside rear jacking blocks missing

Pass 10 Jun 2016 127,738 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 127,738 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 78,163 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 8 Jul 2015 78,163 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 76,587 miles

Exhaust clamp deteriorated

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Outer Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2013 74,801 miles

Exhaust bracket deteriorated

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 25 May 2012 71,759 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 70,749 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 69,779 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise front number plate

Pass 14 May 2009 68,921 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2009 68,921 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Pass 23 May 2008 66,935 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 May 2007 63,232 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 63,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2006 58,227 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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Y149 GUF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y149 GUF, 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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Y149 GUF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 April 2001.

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