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Y257 ULF

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,591 mi
Last recorded139,591 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY257 ULF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 139,591 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 127,296 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 127,296 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 117,280 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 117,280 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 106,886 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 99,618 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)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 91,475 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 91,475 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 85,829 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)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 81,378 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 81,378 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 75,362 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 69,530 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 60,967 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 60,967 miles

Nearside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 55,638 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 49,264 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 38,368 miles

front pads approx 80& worn

nsf wing door and rear wing minor damage

play in nsf osf wheel bearings

Pass 14 Jul 2006 26,621 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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Y257 ULF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y257 ULF, 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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Y257 ULF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 August 2001.

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