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Y241 CLC

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

156,121 mi
Last recorded156,121 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY241 CLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 156,121 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 156,121 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 148,325 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 137,369 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 132,786 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 123,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2016 123,132 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 120,609 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

o/s/f fog lamp inop

o/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 9 Jun 2014 118,283 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 May 2013 110,107 miles

Near side rear tyre worn to about 3-4mm tread.

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake pads look about 1/2-3/4 worn.

Slight play in front anti roll bar bushes.

Pass 15 May 2013 110,107 miles

Near side rear tyre worn to about 3-4mm tread.

Rear brake pads look about 1/2-3/4 worn.

Slight play in front anti roll bar bushes.

Fail 26 May 2012 95,202 miles

Near side rear tyre worn close to 1.6mm tread limit and bald on inner edge.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Slight noise from both rear wheel bearings or rear diff .

Pass 26 May 2012 95,202 miles

Near side rear tyre worn close to 1.6mm tread limit and bald on inner edge.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Slight noise from both rear wheel bearings or rear diff .

Pass 31 May 2011 80,933 miles

Both front tyres bald on inner edges and have deep cracking to inner side walls.

Fail 31 May 2011 80,933 miles

Both front tyres bald on inner edges and have deep cracking to inner side walls.

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 May 2010 67,064 miles

Front brake pads look worn thin advise wheels off inspection.

Signs of fluid on steering damper.

Pass 28 Apr 2009 48,595 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2009 48,595 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 43,522 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 May 2008 43,446 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 May 2007 35,984 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 30,474 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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Y241 CLC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 Y241 CLC, 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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Y241 CLC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 June 2001.

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