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Y291 ULF

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

250,195 mi
Last recorded250,195 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY291 ULF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 250,195 miles

Engine management light on

Front section of front/rear metal brake pipes rusty

Fuel hoses starting to perish

Fail 15 Dec 2017 250,195 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Engine management light on

Front section of front/rear metal brake pipes rusty

Fuel hoses starting to perish

Pass 4 Aug 2016 248,912 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 242,032 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 242,032 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 232,143 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2014 232,143 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)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2013 217,960 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 202,839 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 202,839 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 187,962 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 169,940 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 148,088 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 127,510 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 105,290 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 87,838 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 87,838 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2005 69,021 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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Y291 ULF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y291 ULF, 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 Y291 ULF registered?

Y291 ULF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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