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Y319 PBY

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

112,166 mi
Last recorded112,166 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY319 PBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 112,166 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

drivers seat does not move

engine management light on

Fail 11 Apr 2019 112,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

drivers seat does not move

engine management light on

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 103,694 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 103,692 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

EML light on

Pass 24 Sep 2016 100,593 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 99,136 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 97,910 miles

N/S/F tyre worn outer edge

N/S/R tyre inner wall in poor condition

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 97,910 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

N/S/F tyre worn outer edge

N/S/R tyre inner wall in poor condition

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 96,186 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 94,620 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 93,669 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 92,201 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 90,681 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 88,942 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 86,082 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 84,148 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 84,148 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

BAS light on

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

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

o/s/f wheel bearing slight play

wiper split on end

Fail 3 Aug 2006 84,140 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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyres wearing on edges

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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Y319 PBY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue 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 Y319 PBY, 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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Y319 PBY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 March 2001.

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