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Y174 UAD

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY174 UAD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases offside down pipe has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 134,775 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 134,707 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear brake pipe from where pipe go over fuel tank to rear flexi corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe where goes over fuel tank to rear flexi corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking rear brake pipe in clip above subframe on nearside of car leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread worn in centre just touching wear markers (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2016

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre just above wear markers in centre of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre just above wear markers in centre of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 128,528 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 122,939 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 118,592 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 112,823 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2011 108,667 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 1 Nov 2011 108,667 miles

Engine management light on

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Sep 2010 102,114 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 102,114 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 90,887 miles

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

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

front discs coroded on edges

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 15 Sep 2009 90,887 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre cracking

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

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

front discs coroded on edges

Pass 13 Mar 2008 78,167 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 71,678 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 64,916 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 63,200 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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Y174 UAD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y174 UAD, 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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Y174 UAD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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