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Y468 YAG

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

189,866 mi
Last recorded189,866 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY468 YAG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 189,866 miles

Offside Rear barrel bush emitting red rust

brake pedal anti-slip worn

Fail 1 Sep 2017 189,740 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension arm on inner wing panel rusted through (2.4.A.3)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear indicators showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear barrel bush emitting red rust

brake pedal anti-slip worn

Pass 28 Sep 2016 184,412 miles

Offside Front wheel arch rusty

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

Nearside Front wheel arch rusty

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 178,670 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Various body panels corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2015 178,678 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine oil leak

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

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

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

Various body panels corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2014 172,272 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/S door mirror slightly insecure

OSR lifting pad missing

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

Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

all wheel arches corroded

service brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 27 Sep 2013 165,346 miles

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

Offside door mirror glass discoloured.

Pass 17 Sep 2012 158,543 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

both front brake hoses perished

both rear brake pipes corroded

front coil springs corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2012 158,543 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake hoses perished

both rear brake pipes corroded

front coil springs corroded

offside front tyre worn heavily on inner shoulder

Pass 23 Sep 2011 151,707 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 143,956 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2009 137,706 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 137,705 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 116,499 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 92,530 miles

front tyresworn on inner edge rear tyres low in centre n/s/r tie bar boot floor to sill loose

Pass 27 Sep 2006 67,349 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Sep 2006 67,046 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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 YAG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y468 YAG, 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 YAG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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