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Y36 HPF

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,688 mi
Last recorded145,688 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY36 HPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 145,688 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 133,047 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

child seat and under trays fitted.eml on.

Fail 21 Nov 2015 133,045 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

child seat and under trays fitted.eml on.

Pass 21 Nov 2014 120,399 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 110,325 miles

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

slight oil leak on gearbox

Pass 9 Nov 2012 104,940 miles

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

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

oil leak on gearbox

prop-shaft doughnut deteriorated

Pass 24 Nov 2011 102,344 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs slight worn

Pass 24 Nov 2010 95,329 miles

N/s/f and o/s/f brake disks slightly worn pass/advise

Fail 13 Apr 2010 94,302 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 94,302 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 May 2009 87,586 miles
Fail 6 May 2009

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Front registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 78,219 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 78,219 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 73,788 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 65,397 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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Y36 HPF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 Y36 HPF, 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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Y36 HPF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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