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Y537 ACW

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,153 mi
Last recorded94,153 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY537 ACW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 94,153 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 94,153 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 91,632 miles

Headlight beam images poor due to deteriorated lenses

Fail 9 Mar 2018 91,632 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Headlight beam images poor due to deteriorated lenses

Pass 28 Feb 2017 89,235 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 87,369 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2x front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 87,369 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2x front (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 85,031 miles

Exhaust fouling on rear subframe

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

Front to rear brake pipes rusty.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Rear brake flixi hoses perishing

Slight play in both front hubs

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Mar 2015 85,031 miles

Exhaust fouling on rear subframe

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front to rear brake pipes rusty.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Rear brake flixi hoses perishing

Slight play in both front hubs

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2014 82,692 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 78,035 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

widscreen has a large crack across it but is not affecting the view of the road

Pass 19 Mar 2012 72,519 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on.

Nearside front tyre on 2mm and void of tread on outer edge.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Only one washer jet working each side.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Mar 2012 72,519 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on.

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre on 2mm and void of tread on outer edge.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Only one washer jet working each side.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2011 66,161 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2011 66,161 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 59,847 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 53,987 miles

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)

n/s/f tyre has slight damage to wall

Pass 28 Mar 2008 47,851 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 41,656 miles

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 6 Apr 2006 35,099 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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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Y537 ACW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y537 ACW, 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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Y537 ACW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 May 2001.

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