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Y234 DLJ

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

142,756 mi
Last recorded142,756 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY234 DLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 142,756 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front tyre cut in side wall

eml light on

Fail 22 Aug 2017 142,756 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front tyre cut in side wall

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

eml light on

Pass 20 Aug 2016 129,438 miles

Body has slight corrosion o/s underbody (6.1.B.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre slightly perished

slight play in o/s steering arm

Fail 10 Aug 2016 129,361 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front/middle bracket (7.1.1)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion o/s underbody (6.1.B.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre slightly perished

slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 2 Nov 2015 121,915 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 117,932 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Jul 2013 117,932 miles

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

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 110,932 miles

BAS.ESP & SRS warning lamps illuminated

Fail 9 Jul 2012 110,826 miles

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

nearside side repeater cracked lens

tow socket no output

Pass 21 Jul 2011 103,141 miles

SRS LIGHT ON

Fail 21 Jul 2011 103,141 miles

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

SRS LIGHT ON

Pass 12 Jun 2010 95,663 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 86,825 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 86,825 miles

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

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 79,623 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 79,623 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 70,870 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 55,507 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 50,226 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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Y234 DLJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y234 DLJ, 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 Y234 DLJ registered?

Y234 DLJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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