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Y533 ODB

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,843 mi
Last recorded100,843 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY533 ODB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 100,843 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 100,497 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 100,497 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both headlights only just give a image

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 98,948 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 96,390 miles

both headlights only just give a image

Fail 8 Nov 2019 96,389 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

both headlights only just give a image

Pass 15 Nov 2018 93,941 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 93,941 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 90,537 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 87,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Rear both brake discs are rusty

engine covers,undertrays and plastic cover sill s are fitted

front exhaust flange and fittings are very rusty

Pass 6 Oct 2015 84,727 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

front and rear brake hoses deteriorated

plastic sill covers fitted

slight play in front wheel bearings & inner steering arm joints

Pass 8 Oct 2014 81,657 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn outer edge

plastic trims covering lower sills

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight corrosion at jacking points

small cuts in osr tyre

Fail 8 Oct 2014 81,657 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn outer edge

plastic trims covering lower sills

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight corrosion at jacking points

small cuts in osr tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2013 79,230 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust corroded

rear discs corroded

sill trims fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2013 79,096 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front exhaust corroded

rear discs corroded

sill trims fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2012 76,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wiper slightly worn

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

SRS(air bag) light on

Sill trims fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Oct 2012 76,631 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wiper slightly worn

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

SRS(air bag) light on

Sill trims fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2011 74,350 miles

Both front tyres feathering on edges-to keep checked

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

Rear brake discs pitted & slightly worn

SRS lamp on

Sill covers fitted

Slight play in front wheel bearings (both sides)

Small cut in n/s/front tyre outer wall

Small oil leak -Bell housing area

n/s/rear tyre worn thinner on inner edge

o/s/rear tyre to keep checked

Pass 5 Oct 2010 72,456 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/ siderepeter some bulbs not working

rear discs rusty

srs light on

Pass 30 Sep 2009 68,680 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cover sills fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2009 68,680 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cover sills fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2008 66,465 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/wingrepeater has only one out of three l.e.ds working

Pass 24 Oct 2007 63,673 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 63,673 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 57,639 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 47,937 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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Y533 ODB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y533 ODB, 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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Y533 ODB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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