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Y18 SNG

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,233 mi
Last recorded70,233 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2010
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY18 SNG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2010 70,233 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 61,770 miles

Advise nearside mirror cracked.

Advise offside front fog light inop.

Advise slight oil leak from final drive.

Fail 10 Feb 2009 61,524 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

N/S mirror broken -Advise

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/F Fog lamp Inop- advise

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leaking fron differential seals - advise

Fail 10 Feb 2009 61,524 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

N/S mirror broken -Advise

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/F Fog lamp Inop- advise

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leaking fron differential seals - advise

Pass 9 Feb 2008 52,823 miles

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

different make tyres on rear axle and speed ratings

front discs very worn but pads ok

n/s/f tyre has gauge in sidewall not down to cord

rear differential assembly leaking oil

small chip in windscreen out side of zone a

steering damper leaking

Fail 9 Feb 2008 52,823 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

different make tyres on rear axle and speed ratings

front discs very worn but pads ok

n/s/f tyre has gauge in sidewall not down to cord

rear differential assembly leaking oil

small chip in windscreen out side of zone a

steering damper leaking

Pass 17 Feb 2007 46,192 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 40,153 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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Y18 SNG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y18 SNG, 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 Y18 SNG registered?

Y18 SNG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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