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Y209 DGO

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

92,115 mi
Last recorded92,115 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY209 DGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 92,115 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front both wing corroded

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 91,542 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 90,725 miles

Rear shock absorbers corroded both sides

Pass 14 Oct 2021 89,703 miles

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

Rear surface rust

Pass 20 Oct 2020 88,235 miles

surface rust front and rear

Pass 3 Oct 2019 86,717 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 84,147 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 84,147 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 82,018 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

clutch pipe corroded

front exhaust mount deteriorated

slight lift in both front lower ball joints

Pass 13 Oct 2016 80,820 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 79,991 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 78,431 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 78,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 77,493 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 77,493 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 75,449 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 74,201 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 74,178 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 10 May 2010 70,763 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 63,957 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 63,957 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 May 2008 56,553 miles

Sill cover fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2006 51,895 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2005 43,621 miles

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

plastic sills fitted

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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Y209 DGO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 Y209 DGO, 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 Y209 DGO registered?

Y209 DGO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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