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Y569 UGX

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,269 mi
Last recorded125,269 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY569 UGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 125,269 miles

Front Wheel arches are corroded

Rear Wheel arches are corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2021 125,269 miles

Offside Front Steering wheel spokes loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Front Wheel arches are corroded

Rear Wheel arches are corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2020 124,580 miles

Front Various corrosions underbody

Nearside Front Outer Wheel arch corrosion

Nearside Rear Outer Wheel arch corrosion

Offside Front Outer Wheel arch corrosion

Offside Rear Outer Wheel arch corrosion

Rear Wheel arch corrosion

Fail 22 Aug 2020 124,580 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Various corrosions underbody

Nearside Front Outer Wheel arch corrosion

Nearside Rear Outer Wheel arch corrosion

Offside Front Outer Wheel arch corrosion

Offside Rear Outer Wheel arch corrosion

Rear Wheel arch corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2019 124,121 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Inner tyre wall perished

Offside Front Outer wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2019 124,120 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Front Sound deadening material likely to become detached manifold (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Inner tyre wall perished

Offside Front Outer wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2018 123,993 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 115,926 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2017 115,926 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 108,792 miles

both front wheel bearing have very slight play

engine management light is on

rear differential is leaking oil

Pass 5 Aug 2015 99,433 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 99,175 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 73,309 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 60,326 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 60,326 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 54,467 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 48,250 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 41,180 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 33,671 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 25,511 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 20,794 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 18,734 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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Y569 UGX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y569 UGX, 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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What year was Y569 UGX registered?

Y569 UGX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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