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Y269 PBY

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

152,713 mi
Last recorded152,713 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY269 PBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2014 152,713 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 152,711 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 147,282 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 134,307 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 134,290 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 122,076 miles

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

Rear number plate is deteriorating

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

Fail 28 May 2010 122,076 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear number plate is deteriorating

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 100,853 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2009 100,853 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 87,428 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

cut in offside front tyre

Fail 26 Feb 2008 87,428 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

cut in offside front tyre

Pass 24 Jan 2007 73,553 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 65,853 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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Y269 PBY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PBY, 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 PBY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 March 2001.

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