MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,460 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
centre exhaust in poor condition
engine warning light on
plastic sill covers
underside surface corrosion
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
plastic sill covers
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
center exhaust mounting missing
engine check light on
front to rear fuel pipes corroded
offside and nearside front to rear metal brake pipes corroded
temporary repairs to front exhaust mountings
trims fitted to outersills
unable to fully view rear coil springs
brake warning light on fluid level fine
dampness around gearbox
eml on
engine noisey
movement in steering system
n/s/f coil spring cup corroded
rear wheel archs corroded
slight movement n/s/f hub
unable to view rear coil springs fully
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
brake warning light on fluid level fine
dampness around gearbox
eml on
engine noisey
movement in steering system
n/s/f coil spring cup corroded
rear wheel archs corroded
slight movement n/s/f hub
unable to view rear coil springs fully
engine oil leaks
nearside front brake back plate damaged
trims fitted to outersills
rear brake pads low recomemend replacement
slight play in streering system
unable to view rear coil springs fully
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Steering column shaft locking device insecure (2.1.6)
slight play in 3 way steering link
Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
slight play in 3 way steering link
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y457 KTF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 Y457 KTF, 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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Y457 KTF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 April 2001.
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