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Y523 NJO

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,293 mi
Last recorded139,293 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY523 NJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 139,293 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2019 139,293 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 133,370 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 127,560 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2018 127,454 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering control arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 123,358 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 116,778 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 109,553 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2013 102,236 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 95,435 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 6 Jul 2011 88,835 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 82,457 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 82,101 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 79,479 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 3 Mar 2008 77,006 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 72,664 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 72,664 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 60,154 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 60,154 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyres worn on inner shoulders.

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

Pass 20 Sep 2005 46,521 miles

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

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

oil leak

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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Y523 NJO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y523 NJO, 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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Y523 NJO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 June 2001.

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