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Y42 JPB

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

119,739 mi
Last recorded119,739 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY42 JPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 119,739 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside parking brake low effort

poor headlamp beam pattern both front

Fail 3 Sep 2020 119,739 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside parking brake low effort

poor headlamp beam pattern both front

Pass 28 Aug 2019 116,739 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 112,244 miles

Offside rear 205/55 x 16 tyre worn TO LIMIT

Pass 1 Sep 2017 107,870 miles

ignition faulty

Pass 1 Aug 2016 103,610 miles

Nearside rear tyre punctured

Pass 30 Jun 2015 99,853 miles

front tyres worn low

osf wheel has welding repair to inner rim

slight play in nsf wheel bearing

Fail 23 Jun 2015 99,853 miles

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

front tyres worn low

osf wheel has welding repair to inner rim

slight play in nsf wheel bearing

Pass 2 Jul 2014 97,163 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 89,584 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 82,894 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jun 2012 82,894 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2011 73,105 miles

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

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

o/s washer jet not working

Fail 16 Mar 2011 73,105 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s washer jet not working

Pass 18 Mar 2010 59,820 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 55,740 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 49,128 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 43,011 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 37,662 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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Y42 JPB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 JPB, 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 JPB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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