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Y356 OHB

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

181,291 mi
Last recorded181,291 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY356 OHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 181,291 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front inner tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 May 2019 181,289 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Lower Exhaust system insecure front lower exhaust mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort on n/s rear wheel (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s o/s front lights (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front inner tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

engine management warning light on [at time of testing]

Pass 14 May 2018 169,420 miles

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

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

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

engine light on

Fail 1 May 2018 169,417 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

engine light on

Pass 9 May 2017 158,168 miles

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

all coil springs corroded

Fail 9 May 2017 158,165 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

all coil springs corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2016 148,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40/18 on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40/18 on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

all 4 brake hoses perrished

front to rear fuel line corroded

headlights faded

n/s mirror indicator weak

Pass 14 May 2015 135,546 miles

engine light on

exhaust system corroded and slight blow noted front front section

front to rear metal brake pipes and fuel pipes

n/s/f and o/s/f inner wings corroded

Fail 5 May 2015 135,425 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

engine light on

exhaust system corroded and slight blow noted front front section

front anti-roll bar rubbers worn

front to rear metal brake pipes and fuel pipes

n/s/f and o/s/f inner wings corroded

Pass 15 May 2014 123,762 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine light on

front exhaust bracket corroded and sloght blow

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 May 2013 112,909 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2013 112,796 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 May 2012 98,196 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 954,310 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2011 95,431 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 145,161 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 136,992 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 121,615 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 64,762 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 52,778 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 43,847 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Apr 2006 43,847 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y356 OHB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 Y356 OHB, 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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Y356 OHB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 April 2001.

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