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Y501 OBE

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

182,889 mi
Last recorded182,889 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY501 OBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 182,889 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both Len's (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front corroded wheel arch

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 182,889 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both Len's (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front corroded wheel arch

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

Fail 2 Feb 2018 181,594 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under vehicle as marked (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front body supporter corroded

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

all 4 wheel arch corroded

both headlamps deteriorated

Fail 12 Jan 2018 180,618 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

service light on

Pass 8 Mar 2017 164,203 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exact source unknown (7.1.2)

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

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

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

both headlamps deteriorated

Fail 8 Mar 2017 164,203 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exact source unknown (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

both headlamps deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2016 138,625 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 138,524 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect due to a product on the lens (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect due to a product on the lens (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front seat belt has a safety pin attached to lap part of belt

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 114,478 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 114,465 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2014 114,433 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both nsf & osf tyres are wearing unevenly on the inner edge

Pass 19 Dec 2013 108,137 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 103,058 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 97,709 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 90,373 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 84,332 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 76,061 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 76,044 miles

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

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

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

engine management light illuminated

Pass 5 Dec 2007 68,339 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 61,750 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 48,739 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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Y501 OBE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc 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 Y501 OBE, 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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Y501 OBE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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