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Y181 LCS

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

131,036 mi
Last recorded131,036 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY181 LCS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 131,036 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 120,277 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 120,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 114,969 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 114,246 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 111,001 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported pipes across cross member (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 111,000 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 110,984 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 110,591 miles

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured both sides (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear discs corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2017 110,535 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured both sides (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear discs corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2016 95,670 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Spare tyre defective ()

both rear tyres cracked & perishrd

Fail 28 Nov 2016 95,670 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Spare tyre defective ()

both rear tyres cracked & perishrd

Pass 11 Nov 2015 95,468 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 86,790 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2014 86,791 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2014 86,791 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 78,163 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 75,900 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2011 71,400 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)

rear discs corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2010 65,153 miles

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

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

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

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

vehicle presenter be aware that the car underbody has general surface corrosion

Pass 7 Jul 2009 58,333 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

vehicle presenter be aware underbody has general surface corrosion to front and rear including subframes steering and suspension components

Fail 7 Jul 2009 58,330 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

vehicle presenter be aware underbody has general surface corrosion to front and rear including subframes steering and suspension components

Pass 16 Jun 2008 53,861 miles

vehicle underbody has general surface corrosion to front and rear including subframes and steering componants

Pass 18 Jun 2007 48,662 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 44,815 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 44,253 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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Y181 LCS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y181 LCS, 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 Y181 LCS registered?

Y181 LCS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y181 LCS shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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