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Y426 UGX

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,093 mi
Last recorded97,093 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY426 UGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2020 97,093 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential leaking oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 97,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential leaking oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 93,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 89,643 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both sides perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 86,857 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 May 2016 82,580 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 79,837 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 75,217 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 71,620 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear diff leaking slightly

slight play coming from both steering arms

Fail 10 Jun 2013 71,613 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear diff leaking slightly

slight play coming from both steering arms

Pass 12 Jun 2012 66,777 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 62,964 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear diff leaking slightly

Pass 17 Jun 2010 59,629 miles

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

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

rear diff leaking

Pass 12 Jun 2009 55,319 miles

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

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

Nearside Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

slight oil leak on differential

Fail 11 Jun 2009 55,315 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight oil leak on differential

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2008 50,507 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 44,023 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 38,322 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 33,650 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2005 33,432 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 UGX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y426 UGX, 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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Y426 UGX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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