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Y221 XCF

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

134,387 mi
Last recorded134,387 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY221 XCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2018 134,387 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear and offside front 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

engine and under trays fitted

exhaust system corroded body heat shields loose

general surface corrosion through out upper body panels and wheel arches

Pass 14 Sep 2017 126,779 miles

engine & sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2017 126,779 miles

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

engine & sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2016 119,293 miles

both front wheel bearings have slight play

engine & sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2015 116,784 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2015 116,784 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2014 104,405 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 98,617 miles

both facing and closing panels damaged

both rear wheel arches corroded not to excess

Pass 22 Sep 2012 91,116 miles

o/s/r wheel arch corroded not to excess

Pass 19 Sep 2011 82,593 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 72,244 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 65,277 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 60,379 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 50,693 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 42,745 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 42,745 miles

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

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)

sill covers fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2005 33,773 miles

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

sill covers fitted

under tray 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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Y221 XCF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 Y221 XCF, 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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Y221 XCF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 July 2001.

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