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Y427 RKW

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

99,226 mi
Last recorded99,226 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY427 RKW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 99,226 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 99,218 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 98,937 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective at gear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joining clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 98,916 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective at gear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joining clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 97,791 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around Bell Housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 97,791 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust system insecure Mid Sect. Bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Under ABS Pump (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Under Fuse Box (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Around O/S CAT (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around Bell Housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 96,225 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 93,706 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 93,707 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion underside (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective level sensor rod seized up (1.7.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 91,621 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 91,619 miles

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 89,836 miles

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

Offside chassis fuel pipe slightly corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2014 89,836 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside chassis fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2013 85,779 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 82,576 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 82,576 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 77,865 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 77,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 72,901 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 69,854 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 65,626 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 60,653 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 52,439 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 46,322 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 46,322 miles

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

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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Y427 RKW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 Y427 RKW, 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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Y427 RKW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 August 2001.

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