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Y258 YEC

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,055 mi
Last recorded124,055 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY258 YEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 124,055 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

radiator support bracket corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2020 123,363 miles

Front Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

radiator support bracket corroded/exhaust centre box corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2020 123,363 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

radiator support bracket corroded/exhaust centre box corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2019 121,305 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 120,968 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both fronts (2.7.2a)

all rear suspension bushes deteriorated

coil spring corroded both fronts (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust middle box outer skin corroded

exhaust middle box outer skin corroded

front lower radiator panel holed and corroded

gearbox cooler pipes corroded

lower covers fitted to vehicle

nearside front tyre kerb damaged and cuts in sidewall (not to cords)

rear axle diff leaking

Pass 9 Jan 2017 120,213 miles

exhaust middle box outer skin corroded

front lower radiator panel corroded

nearside front tyre slight kerb damage to sidewall

slight leak on rear axle

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 21 Jan 2016 119,504 miles

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

auto gearbox cooler pipe corroded

engine management light on

exhaust middle box outer skin corroded

lower radiator panel holed and corroded

nearside front tyre slight kerb damage to sidewall

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

rear axle seal leaking

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 20 Jan 2015 118,763 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both rear tyre slightly cracking

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust middle box outer skin corroded and middle bracket corroded

front lower radiator panel holed and corroded

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall not to cords

offside rear axle seal leaking

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 9 Jan 2015 118,759 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

both rear tyre slightly cracking

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust middle box outer skin corroded and middle bracket corroded

front lower radiator panel holed and corroded

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall not to cords

offside rear axle seal leaking

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 16 Jan 2014 117,265 miles

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

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

both rear coil spings slightly corroded

exhaust middle box corroded

front lower radiator panel corroded

offside rear axle seal leaking

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2014 117,237 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

both rear coil spings slightly corroded

exhaust middle box corroded

front lower radiator panel corroded

offside rear axle seal leaking

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2013 115,899 miles

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

exhaust front pipe braket broken

exhaust middle box outer skin corroded

offside rear brake pipe slightly cxorroded

slight oil leak on offside rear axle seal

slight play in nearside drop arm joint

Pass 3 Jan 2012 114,710 miles

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

exhaust front pipe bracket broken

exhaust middle box corroded

front brake pads slightly low

nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2012 114,710 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

exhaust front pipe bracket broken

exhaust middle box corroded

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads slightly low

nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

tyre size 225 40 zr 18 W

Pass 25 Jan 2011 111,749 miles

deep cut to offside rear tyre outer sidewall..rear brake pipes corroded . fuel hose to fuel filter cracking/splitting

Pass 4 Mar 2010 108,098 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 103,041 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 97,571 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 92,586 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 86,200 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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Y258 YEC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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