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Y329 AHH

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

123,888 mi
Last recorded123,888 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY329 AHH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2013 123,888 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 3 Sep 2013 123,862 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Sep 2012 121,497 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 121,165 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre tread starting to seperate on inner edge of tyre

nearside mirror cover slightly insecure

offside front fog lamp inop and glass smashed

Pass 8 Aug 2011 113,456 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 102,993 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 102,988 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 92,922 miles

damp around power steering rack

front tyres 225/45/17 w rears 245/40/17

unable to see rear inner brake pad thickness and inner disc coindition

wiper smearing screen

Fail 23 Jun 2009 92,873 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs worn new recommended

damp around power steering rack

front tyres 225/45/17 w rears 245/40/17

unable to see rear inner brake pad thickness and inner disc coindition

wiper smearing screen

Pass 27 Jun 2008 82,650 miles

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

damp around power stering rack housing

o/s/r tyre on tread wear bar indicators

wiper smearing screen slightly

Fail 25 Jun 2008 82,586 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

damp around power stering rack housing

o/s/r tyre on tread wear bar indicators

wiper smearing screen slightly

Pass 31 May 2007 70,953 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 66,794 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 66,794 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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Y329 AHH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y329 AHH, 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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Y329 AHH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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