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Y23 OCW

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,074 mi
Last recorded139,074 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY23 OCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 139,074 miles

1x exhaust hanger broken/missing

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 4 Apr 2017 139,036 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

1x exhaust hanger broken/missing

EML on

both rear tyres wearing on very inner edges

Fail 14 Mar 2017 138,992 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

1x exhaust hanger broken/missing

EML on

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Feb 2016 123,098 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 111,020 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 111,018 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 96,951 miles

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

slight play in offside front steering

Pass 27 Feb 2013 82,611 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 72,657 miles

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

Offside Rear 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)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 72,657 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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 14 Feb 2011 57,542 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 55,851 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 53,818 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2009 53,818 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 51,814 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 49,041 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 41,058 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 41,052 miles

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

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

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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Y23 OCW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y23 OCW, 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 Y23 OCW registered?

Y23 OCW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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