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Y214 OWO

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

105,772 mi
Last recorded105,772 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY214 OWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 105,772 miles

Centre exhaust bracket snapped

Nearside Front foglamp

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel link arms (2.2.A.1a)

engine management light on

Fail 1 Jul 2016 105,770 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp deteriated (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp deteriated (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust bracket snapped

Nearside Front foglamp

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel link arms (2.2.A.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 5 May 2015 101,330 miles

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

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

slight play in steering

Fail 23 Jan 2015 101,304 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

slight play in steering

Pass 29 Aug 2013 93,749 miles

fuel pipes slightly corroded

offside and nearside front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

rear anti roll bar slightly corroded

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2012 88,576 miles

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

e m l light on

exhaust heatshied slightly loose

front number plate damaged

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

sill coveres fitted

slight corrosion on offside and nearside front lower suspension arms

slight manifold exhaust leak

Fail 5 Sep 2012 88,576 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

e m l light on

exhaust heatshied slightly loose

front number plate damaged

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

sill coveres fitted

slight corrosion on offside and nearside front lower suspension arms

slight manifold exhaust leak

Pass 8 Sep 2011 82,892 miles

E.M.Light on

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

front prop.shaft damper worn

slight wiper wear mark to n/s windscreen

Fail 5 Sep 2011 82,892 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

E.M.Light on

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

front prop.shaft damper worn

slight wiper wear mark to n/s windscreen

Pass 31 Aug 2010 76,520 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 76,520 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 70,656 miles

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)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 70,656 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 63,956 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 57,826 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2007 57,826 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 49,922 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2006 49,922 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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Y214 OWO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 Y214 OWO, 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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Y214 OWO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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