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Y544 LET

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

142,472 mi
Last recorded142,472 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY544 LET
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 142,472 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 129,517 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 119,262 miles

both rear tyres weqaring on inner shoulders

o/s/f tyre inner sidewall splitting in places(advise replacement)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 106,697 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2014 106,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2014 97,606 miles

battery isolater switch is not mounted correctly as designed but is secure

front pads low

Fail 20 Jan 2014 97,603 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

battery isolater switch is not mounted correctly as designed but is secure

front pads low

Pass 31 Jan 2013 96,364 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 95,689 miles

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

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

front wiper poor

oil leak from diff seal

Fail 29 Mar 2012 95,678 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

front wiper poor

oil leak from diff seal

Pass 14 Mar 2011 93,411 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 90,844 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 90,844 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 84,898 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2008 83,917 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 75,696 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Mar 2007 75,696 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 64,992 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2006 64,992 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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Y544 LET is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y544 LET, 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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Y544 LET is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 April 2001.

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