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Y56 DMC

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,903 mi
Last recorded74,903 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY56 DMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 74,903 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near bulk head (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 74,503 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded near flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded near flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2019 74,482 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Corrosion to wheel arches

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2018 73,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread edge is worn completely smooth ,no cords visible at time of test (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread edge is worn completely smooth ,no cords visible at time of test (4.1.E.1)

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

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

exhaust bracket broken but system adequately supported

Fail 8 Apr 2018 73,688 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread edge is worn completely smooth ,no cords visible at time of test (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread edge is worn completely smooth ,no cords visible at time of test (4.1.E.1)

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

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

exhaust bracket broken but system adequately supported

Pass 10 Apr 2017 60,474 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 54,483 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 51,927 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 51,926 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 48,079 miles

offside front tyre has cuts in outer side wall but not down to cords

Pass 23 Apr 2013 44,537 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 41,251 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 35,884 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 32,877 miles

front and rear brake pads starting to wear low

front brake discs lipped

front n/plate cracked

split on n/s/f tyre outer wall but not to cords

Pass 6 Sep 2008 42,179 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 33,210 miles

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

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)

Fail 16 Jun 2007 33,191 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

Offside Inner 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 16 May 2006 27,448 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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Y56 DMC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y56 DMC, 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 Y56 DMC registered?

Y56 DMC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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