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Y224 KGY

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

178,733 mi
Last recorded178,733 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY224 KGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2017 178,733 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to nearside rear flexible (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded to offside rear flexible (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2015 178,666 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 177,444 miles

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 168,518 miles

Surface corrosion to both rear wheel arches

Fail 8 Nov 2011 168,518 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Surface corrosion to both rear wheel arches

Pass 27 Oct 2010 155,378 miles

Baffles collapsed in centre and rear exhaust silencers

Centre exhaust mounting corroded

Check engine light on

Surface corrosion to both rear wheel arches

Pass 30 Oct 2009 140,863 miles

Slight play in both near side and off side steering arms

Both front tyres unevenly worn on inner edges

Surface corrosion to both rear and off side front wheel arches

Fail 28 Oct 2009 140,863 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Both front tyres unevenly worn on inner edges

Slight play in both near side and off side steering arms

Surface corrosion to both rear and off side front wheel arches

Pass 28 Oct 2008 123,364 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 108,501 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 100,159 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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Y224 KGY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y224 KGY, 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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Y224 KGY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 July 2001.

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