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Y252 LGU

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

90,165 mi
Last recorded90,165 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY252 LGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 90,165 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 90,160 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2021 87,307 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 87,175 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 83,842 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 76,361 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 76,361 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 63,577 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 52,768 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 51,658 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 43,898 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 35,035 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 32,966 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Mar 2013 32,956 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 30,768 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 30,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 28,130 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 25,794 miles

N/S/F JACKING POINT MISSING AND SIDE SILL DAMAGED

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OFFICAL STICKER ON WINDSCREEN IN ZONE B

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 25,794 miles

N/S/F JACKING POINT MISSING AND SIDE SILL DAMAGED

OFFICAL STICKER ON WINDSCREEN IN ZONE B

Fail 3 Apr 2009 23,364 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 3 Apr 2009 23,364 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 Mar 2008 22,386 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 21,569 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 20,722 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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Y252 LGU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 Y252 LGU, 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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Y252 LGU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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