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Y421 NAM

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

140,946 mi
Last recorded140,946 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY421 NAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2024 140,946 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2024 140,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 139,082 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 139,081 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 135,131 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 135,131 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 129,526 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 129,525 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 124,517 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front both sides fog lamps not working

Nearside Front door mirror cracked

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear tyre worn on inner and outer edge

condition head lamps

heat shield insecure

slight play in steering box

Fail 18 Dec 2019 124,485 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sun visor inoperative (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested both sides (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front both sides fog lamps not working

Nearside Front door mirror cracked

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear tyre worn on inner and outer edge

condition head lamps

heat shield insecure

slight play in steering box

Pass 21 Dec 2018 116,838 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Inner And Outer Edge

Offside Front Door Check Strap Missing

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 116,838 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Inner And Outer Edge

Offside Front Door Check Strap Missing

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 101,881 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2017 101,881 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 83,463 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 76,969 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 72,147 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 67,905 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

anti slip slightly worn

Pass 20 Dec 2012 65,059 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 62,890 miles

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

engine management light is on.

Pass 10 Nov 2010 59,919 miles

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

engine management light is on.

prop-shaft .front doughnut coupling worn.

Fail 9 Nov 2010 59,919 miles

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

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

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

engine management light is on.

prop-shaft .front doughnut coupling worn.

Pass 3 Sep 2009 56,337 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 50,535 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 46,209 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 42,469 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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Y421 NAM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y421 NAM, 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 Y421 NAM registered?

Y421 NAM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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The MOT history for Y421 NAM shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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