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Y383 ULE

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

108,475 mi
Last recorded108,475 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY383 ULE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2021 108,475 miles

Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2017 108,060 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

Unable to fully inspect some brake pipes due to grease

Pass 8 Mar 2016 96,927 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 84,561 miles

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)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 72,068 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 69,339 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 65,982 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 61,729 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 58,922 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 55,120 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 51,910 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 47,090 miles

slight free play in rear n/side lower suspension to hub pivot bearing/bush.

Pass 30 Mar 2006 39,225 miles

Front brake pads 75% worn.Nail in tyre of the o/side rear tyre.Slight free play in lower suspension fixings/pivot at the n/side rear.Rear tyres 2-3mm tread depth

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 ULE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ULE, 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 Y383 ULE registered?

Y383 ULE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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