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Y217 AOB

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,669 mi
Last recorded132,669 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY217 AOB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 132,669 miles

Nearside Front wing corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing edge corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 127,128 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring not sat in housingcorrectly

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 127,124 miles

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing edge corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear coil spring not sat in housingcorrectly

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 123,258 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2017 123,229 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi - forward (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 116,276 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 111,073 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 107,288 miles

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

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)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 102,846 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 95,276 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 95,276 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 87,270 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 83,722 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 76,214 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 72,498 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 63,625 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 59,545 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 43,250 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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Y217 AOB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y217 AOB, 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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Y217 AOB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 April 2001.

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