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Y259 UAD

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,476 mi
Last recorded81,476 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY259 UAD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 81,476 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 81,476 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 81,189 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 80,599 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

O/s/r tyre perishing

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

Pass 14 May 2018 79,906 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2017 78,934 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 78,927 miles

Braking system leaking N/s/f corroded brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 77,573 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 76,378 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 75,489 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 74,406 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

n/s/r tyre slight low preasure

Fail 5 Apr 2013 74,406 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

n/s/r tyre slight low preasure

Pass 7 Mar 2012 73,178 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f floorpan corroding

Pass 25 Sep 2010 72,946 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2010 72,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 62,896 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 62,880 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 55,964 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 52,418 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 52,418 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 49,092 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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Y259 UAD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y259 UAD, 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 Y259 UAD registered?

Y259 UAD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 August 2001.

Is Y259 UAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y259 UAD shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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