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Y479 YAP

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2023
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

96,491 mi
Last recorded96,491 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY479 YAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 96,491 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer wing corroded

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

Nearside Front bumper damage

Nearside Front headlamp damage but still secure

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

Offside Front Outer wing corroded

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2022 96,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer wing corroded

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

Nearside Front bumper damage

Nearside Front headlamp damage but still secure

Offside Front Outer wing corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 83,345 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 83,345 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 76,745 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 76,726 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective incorrect type. not sealing. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 74,559 miles

Nearside Front brake showing signs of binding and getting hot suggest repair

Nearside Front inner brake pad very low

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing suggest replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 74,559 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake showing signs of binding and getting hot suggest repair

Nearside Front inner brake pad very low

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing suggest replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 70,523 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing needs adjustment

both front tie rod ends worn suggest replacement

Fail 12 Sep 2018 70,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wheel bearing needs adjustment

both front tie rod ends worn suggest replacement

Pass 8 Sep 2017 65,180 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 65,164 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 59,491 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 59,474 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 May 2015 53,779 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)

both rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 13 May 2015 53,779 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 5 Jun 2014 48,827 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 47,110 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 47,107 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 45,569 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 44,281 miles

nearside front tyre worn and has small cuts in walls

Pass 5 May 2010 42,730 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 41,158 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 38,632 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 36,200 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 36,175 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 May 2006 30,253 miles
Pass 26 May 2005 25,441 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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Y479 YAP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y479 YAP, 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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Y479 YAP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 July 2001.

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