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Y434 LDY

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

160,198 mi
Last recorded160,198 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY434 LDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 160,198 miles

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!

Fail 14 May 2019 160,189 miles

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!

Pass 24 May 2018 151,767 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 151,752 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 144,910 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 144,908 miles

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)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 227,097 miles

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)

Pass 6 Apr 2014 219,046 miles

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)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 211,101 miles

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)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 210,938 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 203,260 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 121,369 miles

customer asked us to remove locking wheel nuts after test as key lost

Pass 1 Feb 2010 120,546 miles

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)

Fail 28 Jan 2010 120,539 miles

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)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 117,727 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 117,725 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 110,748 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 110,740 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

steering dumper shocker leaking

Pass 14 Nov 2006 102,158 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 91,764 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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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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