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Y299 CHO

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,215 mi
Last recorded135,215 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY299 CHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 135,215 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 135,215 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 131,882 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 122,833 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 116,438 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 104,224 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 104,222 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both front misted (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 91,860 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 15 Sep 2015 90,472 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 89,349 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 24 Sep 2014 89,349 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2013 86,238 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 82,751 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inbalance in rear service brake aplication

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2011 74,726 miles

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

nsr tyre worn on inner edge

osr tyre worn on inner5 edge

stee3ring damper leaking

wiper in poor codition

Fail 27 Apr 2011 74,692 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

nsr tyre worn on inner edge

osr tyre worn on inner5 edge

stee3ring damper leaking

wiper in poor codition

Pass 21 May 2010 67,235 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 60,542 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 60,540 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

screeching noise from o/s/r brake when parking brake applied

Pass 9 May 2008 52,535 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 45,688 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 36,491 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 36,491 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres and n/s/f on legal limit 1.6 mm †rear indicators faded slightly

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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Y299 CHO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y299 CHO, 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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Y299 CHO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 May 2001.

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