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Y277 CLJ

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

116,580 mi
Last recorded116,580 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY277 CLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 116,580 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 115,916 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 115,108 miles

General vehicle corrosion

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 113,575 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 111,402 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both front tyres wearinr inner and outer edges

o/s rear tyre wearing inneredg

Fail 24 Oct 2014 111,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both front tyres wearinr inner and outer edges

o/s rear tyre wearing inneredg

Pass 10 Jun 2013 101,956 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 97,953 miles

amber warning light on dash

cuts in all tyres not showing cord

Pass 23 Jun 2011 92,919 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

cut nearside rear tyre not showing cord

Pass 22 Jun 2010 87,807 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

sun visor hanging down

Pass 8 Jun 2009 81,478 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 75,542 miles

nearside front tyre nearing limit

Pass 18 Jun 2007 69,776 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 61,578 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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Y277 CLJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y277 CLJ, 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 Y277 CLJ registered?

Y277 CLJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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