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Y42 SDK

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

70,250 mi
Last recorded70,250 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 70,250 miles

All 4 wheel arches corroded

Nearside Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 70,250 miles

All 4 wheel arches corroded

Nearside Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 67,723 miles

Corrosion on all wheel arches

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 66,239 miles

corrosion on all wheel arches

corrosion on both rear inner sills

corrosion on rear coil springs

Pass 2 Aug 2017 63,821 miles

slight play in both front lower ball joints

Pass 13 Aug 2016 61,425 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jul 2016 189,042 miles

oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2015 58,126 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 52,932 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 47,057 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 42,169 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 36,419 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 33,807 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 15 Jun 2009 31,331 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 27,643 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 24,273 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 22,223 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 19,855 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 SDK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 SDK, 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 SDK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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