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Y237 SPO

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

144,120 mi
Last recorded144,120 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY237 SPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 144,120 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under tray fitted

Fail 13 Dec 2018 144,120 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2017 143,344 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 136,341 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill riser / wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill riser / wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Rear fuel pipes coroded

Pass 19 Jun 2015 123,468 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 123,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

offside rear floor corroded,not within prescribed area.

Pass 17 Oct 2014 115,263 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 113,350 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 110,505 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 106,511 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 106,511 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2011 106,332 miles

Centre Steering damper gland failed and leaking oil (2.2.C.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 103,116 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 99,094 miles

FRONT WIPER POOR

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

Fail 15 Feb 2008 95,282 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 95,282 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 88,929 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 68,174 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 76,309 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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Y237 SPO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y237 SPO, 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 Y237 SPO registered?

Y237 SPO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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