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Y425 RES

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

81,804 mi
Last recorded81,804 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY425 RES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 81,804 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 79,365 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 78,600 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 78,541 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 76,349 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 76,349 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 74,216 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 61,924 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 69,124 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 63,798 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 61,556 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 59,642 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 59,642 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 57,982 miles

Nail in front tyre

Fail 25 Feb 2013 57,982 miles

Nail in front tyre

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 55,658 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 55,658 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 52,808 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 49,947 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 46,787 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 43,100 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 38,428 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2007 38,356 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 34,598 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 34,957 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight play at n/s steering idler

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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Y425 RES is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 Y425 RES, 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 Y425 RES registered?

Y425 RES is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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