MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,198 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread just ok! (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides - on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front tyre - outer sidewall damage!
Nearside park brake efficiency low!
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust deteriorated!
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Front Exhaust system insecure support bracket to gearbox area broken (6.1.2 (a))
Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread just ok! (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides - on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front tyre - outer sidewall damage!
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing only visable with weight on! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside park brake efficiency low!
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust deteriorated!
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
all rear steel fuel lines are corroded badly
both front spring upper cups are corroded and weak
both rear tyres are slightly perished
centre exhaust mounting is cracked and not connected to exhaust pipe
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both outer bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure lining insecure (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor holed (5.2.6)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)
Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
rear brake excessively fluctuating both rears (3.7.B.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both rear brake discs are corroded
rear brake pads hold down springs are missing/damaged
Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexy (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexy (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexy (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.00MM (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00MM (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear discs corroded
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
o/s/f tyre outer sidewall slight damage
o/s/r tyre inner edge wearing
customer asked us to remove locking wheel nuts after test as key lost
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
steering dumper shocker leaking
rear diff oil leak
slight play n/s/r lower hub bush
stone chip in windscreen
surface rust on exhaust
unable to check outer sills due to covers
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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Y434 LDY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 Y434 LDY, 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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Y434 LDY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 May 2001.
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