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Y42 GEX

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

177,197 mi
Last recorded177,197 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY42 GEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 177,197 miles

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

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

wheel arches corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2018 177,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

wheel arches corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2017 172,715 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken..

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

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

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 166,083 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

front exhaust bracket broken

front exhaust flange/bolts heavily corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2015 161,484 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 159,133 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 159,133 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 154,045 miles

Front brakes pulsating in service

Front to rear metal brake pipes rusted and degrading

Front windscreen damaged within the swept area

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Rear tyres worn to 2mm on the inner tread shoulders

Slight play in the nearside front wheel bearing

Front tyres badly worn on the tread shoulders abd small sections of cords are exposed

Fail 1 Jun 2012 147,748 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 147,748 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 141,815 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 134,201 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 128,072 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 118,947 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 114,757 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 106,424 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 106,424 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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Y42 GEX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y42 GEX, 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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Y42 GEX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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