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Y151 JEX

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

122,948 mi
Last recorded122,948 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY151 JEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 122,948 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 122,611 miles

Central Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember for radiator support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of sill to wheel arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 122,608 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember for radiator support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of sill to wheel arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 122,525 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 122,223 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 121,598 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 121,215 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 119,964 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all 4 brake discs slightly worn and corroded

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Aug 2015 119,964 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper rubber split (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all 4 brake discs slightly worn and corroded

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Sep 2014 118,320 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 118,320 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 116,741 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 116,741 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 112,120 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 104,680 miles

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

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

Offside 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 9 Jun 2010 92,938 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 80,598 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 69,763 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 20 May 2008 69,713 miles

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

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)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 58,810 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 49,653 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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Y151 JEX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y151 JEX, 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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What year was Y151 JEX registered?

Y151 JEX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 July 2001.

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