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Y469 UAJ

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,229 mi
Last recorded55,229 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY469 UAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 55,229 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 52,274 miles

Body has slight corrosion all underside (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Note: Undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring various underside components.

Pass 8 Nov 2014 51,130 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Note: Brake pipes greased.

Note: Rear diff slight oil leak.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Nov 2014 51,126 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Note: Brake pipes greased.

Note: Rear diff slight oil leak.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Nov 2014 51,066 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

eml on dash

Pass 29 Oct 2013 50,123 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 48,764 miles

n/s/f foglight inop

Fail 10 Feb 2010 48,759 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/f foglight inop

Pass 13 Jan 2009 44,211 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 39,289 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 32,647 miles

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

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)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 25,760 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

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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Y469 UAJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y469 UAJ, 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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Y469 UAJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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