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Y303 GDH

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

219,512 mi
Last recorded219,512 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY303 GDH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 219,512 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Oct 2017 219,512 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Sep 2016 214,050 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 197,645 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

corrosion to all metal brake pipes

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to under body areas

rear brake discs worn

slight play to both front wheel bearings

Fail 20 Jul 2015 197,645 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

corrosion to all metal brake pipes

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to under body areas

rear brake discs worn

slight play to both front wheel bearings

Pass 25 Jul 2014 177,503 miles

centre exhaust heat shield loose

exhaust sections corroded,not yet leaking

front bumper damaged

light corrosion to rear brake pipes

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear inner side light innop(2 fitted)

rear brake pads low

Fail 25 Jul 2014 177,503 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

centre exhaust heat shield loose

exhaust sections corroded,not yet leaking

front bumper damaged

light corrosion to rear brake pipes

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear inner side light innop(2 fitted)

rear brake pads low

Pass 17 Jul 2013 162,200 miles

exhaust system corroded

light corrosion to rear brake pipes

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 16 Jul 2013 162,200 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust system corroded

light corrosion to rear brake pipes

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 26 Jul 2012 157,584 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 144,115 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 129,325 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 129,324 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 May 2009 110,568 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 94,477 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 94,477 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2007 76,010 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 58,033 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)

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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Y303 GDH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 Y303 GDH, 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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Y303 GDH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 July 2001.

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