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Y223 NHK

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,459 mi
Last recorded143,459 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY223 NHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 143,459 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 136,057 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 133,387 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 131,345 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 131,212 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

advise exhaust bracket damaged, but still supporting system

advise moisture in o/s/f headlamp unit

advise o/s/f headlamp unit damaged, but still secure

Fail 8 Jan 2013 131,153 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 Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

advise exhaust bracket damaged, but still supporting system

advise moisture in o/s/f headlamp unit

advise o/s/f headlamp unit damaged, but still secure

Pass 27 Feb 2012 124,925 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 123,929 miles

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

advis cut in side wall n/s/f

advis exhusth bracket cracked

advis o/s/f fog light not working

Fail 7 Apr 2011 123,929 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

advis cut in side wall n/s/f

advis exhusth bracket cracked

advis o/s/f fog light not working

Pass 17 Aug 2010 121,565 miles

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

front discs worn but not seriously weakened

rear discs slightly pitted but not seriously weakened

Fail 17 Aug 2010 121,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front discs worn but not seriously weakened

rear discs slightly pitted but not seriously weakened

Pass 29 Sep 2009 117,003 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Sep 2009 117,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 108,434 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 93,680 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

bad stone chips front screen

outer sills ha ve plastic covers over them

n/s/r tyre 1.6mm left just in limit

Pass 3 Jul 2006 87,549 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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Y223 NHK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue 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 Y223 NHK, 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 Y223 NHK registered?

Y223 NHK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 April 2001.

Is Y223 NHK safe to buy?

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