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Y258 KGY

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Lpg 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

94,651 mi
Last recorded94,651 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY258 KGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2014 94,651 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 93,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion on o/s/r chassis

corrosion on rear subframe and suspension

front to rear brake pipes(above fuel tank) corroded

o/s/r tyre in poor condition and very worn on inner edge

rear brake pipe(across axle)corroded

rear coil springs very corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2013 93,089 miles

corrosion on o/s/r chassis

corrosion on rear subframe and suspension

front to rear brake pipes(above fuel tank) corroded

o/s/r tyre in poor condition and very worn on inner edge

rear brake pipe(across axle)corroded

rear coil springs very corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2012 88,654 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre starting to perrish

Fail 21 Sep 2012 88,654 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre starting to perrish

Pass 16 Apr 2011 81,615 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)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 76,402 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 76,402 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 69,350 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 64,025 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Sep 2008 64,025 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Sep 2007 53,100 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 6 Sep 2007 53,100 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 7 Sep 2006 44,281 miles

n/s front wheel slight movent

o/s rear wheel slight movent in bottom bush/bolt

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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Y258 KGY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y258 KGY, 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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Y258 KGY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 July 2001.

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