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Y215 XJU

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,520 mi
Last recorded136,520 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY215 XJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2018 136,520 miles

Offside Front tyre inner edge wearing

all brake pipes slightly corroded

arches have corrosion but not holed

n/s/f + o/s/f strut mountings ,under bonnet has corrosion but not holed

oil leak

under car corrosion but not holed

Pass 9 Sep 2017 131,142 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

n/s + o/s under bonnet slight corrosion but not holed

oil leak

under car corrosion but not holed

Pass 18 Sep 2016 121,558 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2016 121,558 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 112,163 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 110,087 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 110,087 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2012 101,088 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 93,679 miles

Front and rear discs and pads worn

Pass 20 Jul 2010 80,791 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)

Fail 20 Jul 2010 80,791 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Near side rear drive shaft seal leaking oil

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

Fail 18 Jun 2009 66,670 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 66,670 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 55,580 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2007 51,391 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 46,790 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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Y215 XJU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y215 XJU, 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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Y215 XJU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 June 2001.

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