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Y189 TSL

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

90,887 mi
Last recorded90,887 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY189 TSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 90,887 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear casings (2.7.2a)

engine management light on

offside rear disc corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2017 90,887 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre bracket corroded (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear casings (2.7.2a)

engine management light on

offside rear disc corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2016 84,570 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 84,561 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 May 2015 72,802 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 68,310 miles

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

unable to access rear seats

Fail 5 May 2014 68,280 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

unable to access rear seats

Pass 4 Jun 2012 63,979 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 61,046 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre to rear petrol pipe slight corrsion

Pass 16 Jun 2010 58,051 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 55,230 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 51,312 miles

Both front tyres are wearing unevenly on their edges and are on the limit of wear.

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)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 44,797 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 37,084 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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Y189 TSL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y189 TSL, 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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Y189 TSL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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