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Y259 OJM

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,241 mi
Last recorded137,241 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY259 OJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 137,241 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated (7.1.2)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

cat to center joint very heavily corroded

center exhaust hanger missing but exhaust supported

minor oil leak at rear diff

nearside outer cill cover slightly insecure

Fail 24 May 2017 137,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated (7.1.2)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

cat to center joint very heavily corroded

center exhaust hanger missing but exhaust supported

minor oil leak at rear diff

nearside outer cill cover slightly insecure

Pass 20 May 2016 131,795 miles

Corrosion in various places

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 May 2015 126,114 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2015 126,114 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2014 121,246 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both headlights misting

Pass 22 May 2013 114,814 miles

BOTH HEADLAMP LENSES SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

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

EXHAUST CORRODED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

OFFSIDE DOOR MIRROR GLASS SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

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

Pass 21 May 2012 105,033 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

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)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 26 May 2011 97,261 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Pass 21 May 2010 94,711 miles

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

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 18 May 2009 89,736 miles

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

N/S/F TYRE GETTING LOW

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 21 May 2008 86,184 miles

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

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 16 May 2007 79,812 miles

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

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 30 May 2006 64,801 miles

oil leak from rear axle

oil leak/spray on nearside underside of vehicle

rear tyre treads close to wear bars

Fail 27 May 2006 64,801 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

both rear tyre treads close to wear bars

oil leak from rear of rear axle

oil leak/spray on nearside of underside

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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Y259 OJM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 Y259 OJM, 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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Y259 OJM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 May 2001.

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