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Y383 FEL

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,361 mi
Last recorded163,361 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY383 FEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2021 163,361 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded By fuel tank ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And as cut but not to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 155,226 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front slight damage to the wheel

Fail 12 Dec 2020 155,226 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight damage to the wheel

Pass 7 Dec 2019 92,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 88,824 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight wear to n/s/f anti roll bar end rubber

Pass 4 Oct 2017 83,250 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 75,110 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 75,110 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 67,025 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 61,806 miles

exhaust front hanger bracket corroded off but system not insecure

Fail 3 Nov 2014 61,806 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust front hanger bracket corroded off but system not insecure

Pass 8 May 2013 55,949 miles

small chip in screen

Fail 31 Oct 2011 51,724 miles

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

o/s/f tyre slight outer edge wear

Pass 31 Oct 2011 51,724 miles

o/s/f tyre slight outer edge wear

Pass 4 Nov 2010 48,682 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 41,524 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 38,283 miles

Nearside front tyre worn outer edge.

Pass 20 Aug 2007 36,776 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 36,775 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 35,213 miles

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

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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Y383 FEL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 Y383 FEL, 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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Y383 FEL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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