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Y359 BBA

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

171,609 mi
Last recorded171,609 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY359 BBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 171,609 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2017 171,609 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 164,074 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 164,074 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 156,355 miles

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

front anto roll bar bushes worn

Pass 17 Feb 2014 149,237 miles

front anti roll bar bushes worn

Fail 17 Feb 2014 149,237 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

front anti roll bar bushes worn

Fail 11 Feb 2013 141,035 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

all coil springs corroded

exhaust deteriorating

slight play in both front wheel bearings

surface corrosion presnt under vehicle

Pass 11 Feb 2013 141,035 miles

all coil springs corroded

exhaust deteriorating

slight play in both front wheel bearings

surface corrosion presnt under vehicle

Pass 6 Feb 2012 131,882 miles

all coil springs corroded

rear number plate water marked

slight play in both front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 18 Feb 2011 122,051 miles

offside rear tyre getting low

slight corrosion on all coil springs

Fail 16 Feb 2011 122,051 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

offside rear tyre getting low

slight corrosion on all coil springs

Pass 18 Feb 2010 112,095 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 102,853 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 93,557 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 83,134 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 70,602 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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Y359 BBA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y359 BBA, 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 Y359 BBA registered?

Y359 BBA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 April 2001.

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