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Y297 NJB

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,169 mi
Last recorded172,169 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY297 NJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 172,169 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside undersealed

Pass 18 Mar 2022 170,396 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 170,376 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 168,167 miles

underbody covers fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2020 167,989 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 165,825 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 165,808 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear pipes above rear sub frame. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested Dip beam not working. (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes, at rear. (At join to rear brake hoses). (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

N/S parking brake efficiency poor.

N/S/F bumper insecure.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted.

Pass 17 Dec 2017 164,253 miles

body corroded

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 17 Dec 2016 159,136 miles

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

body and brake pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2016 159,136 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both front (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

body and brake pipes corroded

heat shield and under tray loose

nail in n/s/r tyre

noise from o/s/r wheel

o/s/r outer sidelamp inop

oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2015 151,653 miles

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

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

beam image poor

slightly play in track rods

Fail 27 Nov 2015 151,653 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

beam image poor

slightly play in track rods

Pass 14 Dec 2014 141,766 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 138,729 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 135,938 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 131,419 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 115,383 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 115,383 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 97,318 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 97,318 miles

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

front brake discs corroding inner braking surface+advise check front pad condition

front tyres low

full plastic covers fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2008 77,237 miles

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

Full plastic engine covers fitted

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2007 65,058 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 64,929 miles

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

slight lift in o/s/f bottom ball joint †unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 15 Aug 2006 56,946 miles

front tyres getting low on edges

slight play in rear wheels

unable to see inner brake pads

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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Y297 NJB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y297 NJB, 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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Y297 NJB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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