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Y439 TNS

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,002 mi
Last recorded126,002 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY439 TNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2018 126,002 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rearpipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing by abs pump holed (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit glove box area (4.11 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat moving inadvertently unable to move forward or backwards (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front glove box wiring insecure

Nearside Rear tyre needs air

Rear axle has signs of oil leak

Rear boot operation

Rear discs both of them

al headlamp headlamp lenses could be better

Pass 8 Jun 2017 122,375 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 122,375 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 120,217 miles

Corrosion Under Vehicle

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns + os (3.5.1i)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured ns + os (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns + os (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 119,540 miles

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

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear diff slight oil leaking

Fail 26 Feb 2013 112,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2013 112,078 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2012 100,658 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 94,591 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 94,590 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

o/s front fog lamp in-op.

Pass 18 Mar 2010 90,864 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 90,864 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 84,838 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 80,377 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 76,190 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 71,766 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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Y439 TNS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y439 TNS, 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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What year was Y439 TNS registered?

Y439 TNS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 June 2001.

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