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Y353 UNS

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

105,155 mi
Last recorded105,155 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY353 UNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 105,155 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Fail 11 Dec 2017 105,155 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 95,174 miles

All rear suspension bushes are age cracking

Corrosion to wheel arches

Headlamp lens is cloudy giving a poor beam pattern

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

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Side outer sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2016 94,983 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All rear suspension bushes are age cracking

Corrosion to wheel arches

Headlamp lens is cloudy giving a poor beam pattern

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

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Side outer sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2015 86,058 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under side of vehicle rusty

Fail 1 Apr 2015 86,089 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under side of vehicle rusty

Pass 6 Mar 2014 80,824 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

heatshield insecure

slight play in steering

Fail 6 Mar 2014 80,824 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

heatshield insecure

slight play in steering

Pass 14 Mar 2013 76,446 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

age cracking to suspension rubbers

corrosion to inner rear sills

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust corroded

front discs worn

front no.plate scuffed

rear discs worn

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 11 Mar 2013 76,432 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

age cracking to suspension rubbers

corrosion to inner rear sills

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust corroded

front discs worn

front no.plate scuffed

rear discs worn

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 15 Feb 2012 73,068 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 69,805 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 64,569 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 59,736 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 54,397 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 54,397 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 47,509 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 47,509 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 47,509 miles

Centre Front Steering damper gland failed and leaking oil (2.2.C.1e)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 39,978 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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Y353 UNS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y353 UNS, 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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Y353 UNS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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