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Y347 DFS

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,203 mi
Last recorded75,203 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY347 DFS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 75,203 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 71,278 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 66,802 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Rear Oil leak differential seal ()

Rear brake imbalance 23%, nearside low

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 61,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 57,571 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front slight corrosion on chassis at suspension arm mount

Nearside slightly low parking brake reading

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

Offside Front slight corrosion on chassis at suspension arm mount

Pass 13 Feb 2015 53,712 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 52,022 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 50,012 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

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

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

slight oil leak from rear diff

Fail 15 Feb 2013 49,986 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

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

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

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 16 Feb 2012 48,097 miles

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

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

exhaust hanger broken

oil leak from diff

Pass 31 Jan 2011 45,415 miles

n/s sill trim loose

oil leak at diff

Pass 25 Jan 2010 41,957 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 37,242 miles

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

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

all brake discs have face corrosion

o/s/r diff output seal leaking

Fail 26 Jan 2009 37,119 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

all brake discs have face corrosion

o/s/r diff output seal leaking

Pass 14 Jan 2008 33,617 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2008 33,617 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 30,906 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 27,373 miles

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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Y347 DFS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y347 DFS, 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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Y347 DFS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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