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Y259 YGC

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

138,161 mi
Last recorded138,161 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY259 YGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 138,161 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 133,619 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 133,615 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 129,729 miles

Engine and side undertrays obscuring components

Fail 26 Nov 2018 129,728 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Before flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Engine and side undertrays obscuring components

Pass 9 Nov 2017 125,909 miles

all four tyres edges worn

Fail 8 Nov 2017 125,907 miles

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

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

all four tyres edges worn

Pass 9 Nov 2016 116,911 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 110,039 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 109,789 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 109,782 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 106,423 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 104,230 miles

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)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 104,230 miles

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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 96,113 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 87,572 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 22 Oct 2009 80,831 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 80,829 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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 14 Oct 2008 72,520 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

plastic covers prevented full vehicle inspection.

Pass 14 Oct 2008 72,520 miles

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

plastic covers prevented full vehicle inspection.

Pass 15 Jan 2008 68,823 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 55,895 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 43,250 miles

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

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 YGC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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