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Y426 TSS

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

199,800 mi
Last recorded199,800 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY426 TSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 199,800 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 111,684 miles

all4 shock absorber showing signs of wear but no leaks

Pass 21 Jul 2015 104,027 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Jul 2014 161,002 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 81,538 miles

Engine management light indicates a fault

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 2 Jul 2013 81,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Engine management light indicates a fault

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Jun 2012 71,823 miles

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

engine light on

esp light on

Fail 21 Jun 2012 71,822 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine light on

esp light on

Pass 28 Jun 2011 66,248 miles

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

engine eml light on

Fail 28 Jun 2011 66,248 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

engine eml light on

Pass 29 Jun 2010 62,336 miles

EML light on dash

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2010 62,336 miles

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

EML light on dash

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 58,318 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 29 Jun 2009 58,318 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Jun 2008 50,595 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2008 50,595 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 43,668 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 34,844 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 34,223 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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Y426 TSS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y426 TSS, 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 Y426 TSS registered?

Y426 TSS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 June 2001.

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