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Y468 AEO

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

137,670 mi
Last recorded137,670 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY468 AEO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 137,670 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bothside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Coil spring corroded bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front wiper smearing

undertray fitted obstructing some under engine components

Nearside Rear tyre close to limit/has perishing on inner sidewall

Offside Rear tyre close to limit/has perishing on inner sidewall

Fail 8 Aug 2018 137,669 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced bothside (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bothside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Coil spring corroded bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front wiper smearing

undertray fitted obstructing some under engine components

Nearside Rear tyre close to limit/has perishing on inner sidewall

Offside Rear tyre close to limit/has perishing on inner sidewall

Pass 5 Aug 2016 133,862 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

both rear trailing arms distorted due too miss jacking

head lamps poor

indicators faded

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 5 Aug 2016 133,862 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box holed and blowing (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front exhaust bracket broken

both rear trailing arms distorted due too miss jacking

head lamps poor

indicators faded

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Aug 2015 127,064 miles

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 120,292 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 114,006 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 110,496 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2011 107,736 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2010 102,961 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted full inspection restricted.

Pass 5 Aug 2009 82,532 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/r rubber jacking point missing

slight leak from rear diff

Pass 8 Aug 2008 76,497 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 67,521 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 66,695 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 58,206 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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Y468 AEO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 Y468 AEO, 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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Y468 AEO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 April 2001.

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