MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,169 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
underbody covers fitted
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))
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))
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.
body corroded
front exhaust bracket broken
Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
body and brake pipes corroded
oil leak
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
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
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
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)
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)
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
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
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Full plastic engine covers fitted
Plastic sill covers fitted
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
slight lift in o/s/f bottom ball joint †unable to check inner brake pads
front tyres getting low on edges
slight play in rear wheels
unable to see inner brake pads
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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