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Y269 MJH

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

144,784 mi
Last recorded144,784 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY269 MJH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 144,784 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded and poor (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 144,784 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded and poor (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 143,259 miles

1.surface corrosion of front to rear and rear brake pipes 2.play in steering box close to limit 3.corrosion on front brake discs 4.exhaust temporary reapaired

Fail 5 Dec 2014 143,254 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

1. surface corrosion of front to rear and rear brake pipes, 2 play in steering box, just on limit, 3 wiper blade poor.

Pass 17 Dec 2013 140,742 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 140,741 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 135,775 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

play in inner steering joints

slight movment in nearside front outter anti roll bar bush

underseal on underside and brake pipes

Fail 20 Dec 2012 135,774 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

play in inner steering joints

slight movment in nearside front outter anti roll bar bush

underseal on underside and brake pipes

Pass 8 Jan 2012 130,050 miles

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

Fuel pipe at filter perished

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 125,677 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 30 Dec 2010 125,675 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 23 Jan 2010 120,946 miles

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

centre silencer heat shield loose

Pass 23 Jan 2010 120,946 miles

centre silencer heat shield loose

Fail 22 Jan 2010 120,932 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 112,546 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jan 2009 112,534 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 104,773 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 88,866 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 88,866 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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Y269 MJH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 Y269 MJH, 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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Y269 MJH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 March 2001.

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