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Y254 DNH

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

151,559 mi
Last recorded151,559 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY254 DNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 151,559 miles

engine management light illuminated

rear differential leaking

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 24 Jan 2020 151,324 miles

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flexible hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

engine management light illuminated

rear differential leaking

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Feb 2019 148,256 miles

corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

eml light illuminated

corrosion to rear fuel lines

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to body

Pass 17 Jan 2018 144,733 miles

engine management light illuminated

engine oil level on minimum

offside and nearside front wheels have slight play

Fail 17 Jan 2018 144,733 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light illuminated

engine oil level on minimum

offside and nearside front wheels have slight play

Pass 24 Jan 2017 138,296 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 138,133 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 133,151 miles

Offside Front Inner edge

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2016 133,151 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Inner edge

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 129,113 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 116,649 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

heat shield loose

offside and nearside front tyres worn to legal limit

rear bearing noisy

Pass 16 Jan 2014 116,649 miles

heat shield loose

offside and nearside front tyres worn to legal limit

rear bearing noisy

Pass 26 Jan 2013 111,198 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

o/s rear tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 18 Jan 2012 105,827 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 100,545 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 89,493 miles

front tyres are a different size to rear tyres

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 17 Apr 2010 89,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres are a different size to rear tyres

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 27 Apr 2009 73,173 miles

offside side repeater slightly discoloured

Fail 17 Apr 2009 72,572 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 55,772 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2008 55,772 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 46,485 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 41,832 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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Y254 DNH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 Y254 DNH, 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 Y254 DNH registered?

Y254 DNH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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