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Y476 MUA

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

83,472 mi
Last recorded83,472 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY476 MUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 83,472 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 brake discs corroded & in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

brake pipes corroded

centre exhaust joint very weak

heavy surface corrosion underside

rear exhaust heatsheild loose

Fail 14 Oct 2021 83,472 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 brake discs corroded & in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

brake pipes corroded

centre exhaust joint very weak

heavy surface corrosion underside

rear exhaust heatsheild loose

Pass 4 Jun 2020 83,155 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 81,605 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 81,603 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 May 2019 81,572 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded LEAKING (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 81,280 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel slightly binding

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

exhaust rusty at the central flange

Fail 23 Mar 2018 81,274 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Front wheel slightly binding

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

exhaust rusty at the central flange

Pass 15 Mar 2017 79,186 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear diff has a oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2017 79,171 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings inner joint (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205 55 16 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings inner joint (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear diff leaking

Pass 17 Feb 2016 73,991 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Fail 17 Feb 2016 73,991 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 69,214 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear jacking point rubbers missing

Fail 16 Feb 2015 69,214 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside rear jacking point rubbers missing

Pass 17 Feb 2014 65,328 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 65,316 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 62,242 miles

offside rear brakes binding

Fail 4 Feb 2013 62,185 miles

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)

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

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

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

engine management light staying on

offside rear brakes binding

Pass 8 Feb 2012 60,605 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 60,602 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)

Fail 9 Feb 2011 57,418 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside front suspension knocking

Pass 9 Feb 2011 57,418 miles

nearside front suspension knocking

Pass 3 Sep 2009 55,010 miles

Fuel pipe corroded

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 51,345 miles

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

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

rear foot brakes uneven

Fail 6 Jul 2007 48,735 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyresare wearing on innerand outter edges.

Pass 6 Jul 2007 48,735 miles

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

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

both front tyresare wearing on innerand outter edges.

Pass 19 Jun 2006 42,848 miles

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

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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Y476 MUA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Y476 MUA, 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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Y476 MUA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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