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Y358 VCS

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,186 mi
Last recorded101,186 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY358 VCS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 101,186 miles

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 101,161 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 99,913 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 98,428 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visable (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 98,396 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visable (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 97,266 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 95,046 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 91,140 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 91,139 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2017 87,208 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 83,684 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 80,336 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 76,491 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 72,764 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 72,764 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 69,438 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 66,333 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 66,333 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear 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)

exhaust bracket burst

Pass 27 Jul 2010 62,241 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 58,106 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)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 54,572 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 48,742 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)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 42,118 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 42,118 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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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Y358 VCS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y358 VCS, 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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What year was Y358 VCS registered?

Y358 VCS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 August 2001.

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