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Y272 RBC

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

72,077 mi
Last recorded72,077 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY272 RBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 72,077 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust/gearbox bracket broken/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s and n/s tyre walls have slight cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flitch brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Outer Sills difficult to inspect due to covers

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 72,077 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust/gearbox bracket broken/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s and n/s tyre walls have slight cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp not working on main beam o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flitch brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Outer Sills difficult to inspect due to covers

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 70,909 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust/gearbox bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rattle inside cat. converter.

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Difficult to inspect (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 70,248 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust/gearbox bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Intermitant fault on main beam switch

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Rattle inside exhaust

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 69,890 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust/gearbox bracket broken. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 69,030 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 68,168 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 68,168 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 67,407 miles

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

Rear o/s and n/s tyre walls slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Aug 2016 66,659 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 5 Sep 2015 66,219 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 26 Aug 2014 65,701 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 65,184 miles

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

o/s/f outer tyre wall perished n/s/f outer tyre wall perished

Fail 22 Jul 2013 65,180 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s/f outer tyre wall perished n/s/f outer tyre wall perished

Pass 14 Jul 2012 64,329 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 63,600 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 63,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 54,131 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 54,130 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 47,604 miles

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge but ok for now

Fail 20 Jan 2009 47,595 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 worn low on inner edge but ok for now

Pass 23 Jan 2008 41,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 35,072 miles

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

n/s rear tyre small cut in side wall

wiper poor

Pass 1 Feb 2006 29,406 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 29,406 miles

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

nsf and osr jacking stops

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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Y272 RBC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 Y272 RBC, 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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Y272 RBC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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