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Y239 LGY

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

141,354 mi
Last recorded141,354 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY239 LGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 141,354 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

steering damper has slight seep

Fail 2 Oct 2020 141,354 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

steering damper has slight seep

Pass 17 Jul 2019 140,588 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 140,587 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 139,328 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken off pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 137,927 miles

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 137,927 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 137,037 miles

rear exhaust mount missing but exhaust still adequately suppoeted

Fail 29 Jul 2016 137,037 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear exhaust mount missing but exhaust still adequately suppoeted

Pass 9 Sep 2014 133,061 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 128,258 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 128,258 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2012 124,697 miles

Exhaust corroded at centre box

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 120,249 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 113,115 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 105,532 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 105,440 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 96,457 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 87,345 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 76,702 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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Y239 LGY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y239 LGY, 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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Y239 LGY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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