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Y473 HAA

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

168,995 mi
Last recorded168,995 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY473 HAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 168,995 miles

ALL tyres starting to get low on tread

Heavy clonk through drive line

Rust hole OSF inner wing

Fail 16 Aug 2017 168,995 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

ALL tyres starting to get low on tread

Heavy clonk through drive line

Rust hole OSF inner wing

Pass 16 Aug 2016 166,893 miles

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

both h/lamp lens poor condition

both rear tyres slightly wear inner edge

both rear wheel arches slightly rusty outside

chassis slightly rusty under car

corrosion on o/s/f inner wheel arch outside prescribed area

fuel pipe slightly rusty at rear

o/s and n/s steering arm idler ball joint slightly play

rear suspension subframe slightly rusty

Fail 16 Aug 2016 166,893 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

both h/lamp lens poor condition

both rear tyres slightly wear inner edge

both rear wheel arches slightly rusty outside

chassis slightly rusty under car

corrosion on o/s/f inner wheel arch outside prescribed area

fuel pipe slightly rusty at rear

o/s and n/s steering arm idler ball joint slightly play

rear suspension subframe slightly rusty

Pass 14 Jul 2015 163,264 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all rear suspension bushes slighty cracked

both h/lamps lens poor condition

chip on screen zone a

corrosion on both rear outer wheel arch

exhaust system rusty

front and rear chassis are rusty

n/s and o/s track rods slighty play

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

o/s/r coil spring rusty

Fail 9 Jul 2015 163,264 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

front brake pads getting low

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all rear suspension bushes slighty cracked

bonet handle brouken

both h/lamps lens poor condition

chip on screen zone a

corrosion on both rear outer wheel arch

exhaust system rusty

front and rear chassis are rusty

n/s and o/s track rods slighty play

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

o/s/r coil spring rusty

rear exhaust box shield not secure

Pass 23 Jul 2014 154,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 154,217 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front lower arm inner rear bushs have a lot of compliance but not considered excessive

both front tyres are wearing on the edges

both head lamp lens's are opaque. the aims are ok

both rear discs are corroded and pitted

corrosion offside front inner arch, not in a prescribed area

front discs are slightly worn

front lower arm inner front bushs are slightly deteriorated, no excessive play at present

front to rear fuel line is rusty

knock/thud heard from nearside front

nearside door mirror cover is damaged and insecure

nearside door mirror repeater is slightly dim and slightly insecure

nearside front fog light inop

offside rear brake pipe is rusty

rear anti roll bar is rusty

rust build up around both rear arm/hub lower joints. no excessive play at present

slight play in both inner rack joints

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

stone chips in screen

surface corrosion nearside rear sill end

tow bar not fitted at time of test and plug connector cover is stiff to open

Fail 18 Jul 2014 154,169 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 140,142 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to nearside wing mirror but side repeater still visable

Pass 23 Jul 2012 127,501 miles

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

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

outer edges of rears tyres wearing low

Pass 14 Jul 2011 111,581 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 14 Jul 2011 111,581 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 98,924 miles

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 6 Aug 2009 88,200 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 88,200 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 73,521 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 734,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 61,802 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 47,453 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 37,301 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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Y473 HAA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 Y473 HAA, 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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Y473 HAA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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