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Y48 RWR

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

156,530 mi
Last recorded156,530 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY48 RWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 156,530 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 143,980 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 128,533 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 128,533 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 115,546 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust mount broken. System is adequately supported

Fail 6 Aug 2014 99,181 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/f tyre is of a 255/35/19 size while the others are 235/35/19

slight play in suspension (joints ,w/bearings needs to be investigated)

traces of n/s/f tyre fouling chassis leg evident but not fouling at present

Pass 6 Aug 2014 99,181 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/f tyre is of a 255/35/19 size while the others are 235/35/19

slight play in suspension (joints ,w/bearings needs to be investigated)

traces of n/s/f tyre fouling chassis leg evident but not fouling at present

Pass 17 Jul 2013 85,511 miles

Front discs are heavily worn

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jul 2013 85,216 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front discs are heavily worn

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2012 74,994 miles

both rear tyre inner walls cracked/ perished, no cords showing.

n/s/r tyre worn smooth inner tread low/ close to limits, no cords showing but edge very thin.

slight play both front wheel bearings.

Pass 11 Jul 2011 68,916 miles

front brake pads slightly low.

slight play front wheels/ bearings.

Pass 29 Jun 2010 64,561 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 58,749 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 58,749 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 51,619 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 51,601 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

slight play in front wheel bearings

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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Y48 RWR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y48 RWR, 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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Y48 RWR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 June 2001.

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