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Y418 HDV

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

229,333 mi
Last recorded229,333 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY418 HDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2021 229,333 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust join borderline (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear underbody corrosion to components

Pass 14 Nov 2020 225,496 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 225,496 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 135,875 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 129,747 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 125,787 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush split (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush split (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 124,181 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

rusty areas

Pass 22 Jun 2015 120,379 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2014 112,456 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 112,456 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 110,214 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 103,783 miles

rear brake disc corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2012 103,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

rear brake disc corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2011 95,391 miles

rear brake discs pitted and scored

Pass 25 Jun 2010 83,146 miles

n/s/f disc inner edge rusty

Pass 17 Jun 2009 67,910 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 56,159 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 56,159 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

rear seat belts no tested due to childs seats fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2007 44,100 miles

ADVISE FRONT PADS GETTING LOW ALSO REAR DISK AND PADS GETTING LOW ADVISE GEARBOX LEAKING OIL ALSO STEERING DAMPER SIGN OF DAMPNESS

Pass 3 Jul 2006 28,038 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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Y418 HDV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 3,199cc 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 Y418 HDV, 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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Y418 HDV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 July 2001.

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