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Y162 WKH

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

146,124 mi
Last recorded146,124 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY162 WKH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 May 2018 146,124 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2017 145,392 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2017 145,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 139,031 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 139,031 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 132,591 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 132,591 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 124,811 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2013 113,320 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jun 2013 113,320 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2012 103,315 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 92,773 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2011 92,773 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 84,618 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 76,447 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 66,912 miles

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

Tyre swize 225/45 r17 91w

Pass 22 May 2006 49,124 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 49,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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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Y162 WKH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y162 WKH, 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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Y162 WKH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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