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Y169 NMO

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

87,455 mi
Last recorded87,455 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY169 NMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2020 87,455 miles

Brake performance not tested gearbox lost drive (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested gearbox lost drive (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 85,726 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 85,726 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 84,038 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 84,007 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 84,007 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 76,663 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 May 2015 72,802 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2015 72,800 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2014 69,460 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 69,460 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 67,322 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 62,224 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 62,224 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 57,593 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 55,590 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 52,581 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 46,072 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 36,594 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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Y169 NMO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y169 NMO, 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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Y169 NMO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 April 2001.

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