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Y56 XEV

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,467 mi
Last recorded106,467 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY56 XEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 106,467 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 104,710 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 104,710 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 101,138 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Gearbox to front pipe bracket. Not insecure. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2019 101,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Gearbox to front pipe bracket. Not insecure. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 97,715 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket broken but not insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front fog light inop

Pass 15 Nov 2017 92,354 miles

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

steering damper has a light misting of oil

Fail 11 Nov 2017 92,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on outer track rod (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front light smear front wiper blade

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

steering damper has a light misting of oil

Pass 4 Nov 2016 85,311 miles

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

Nearside 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 26 May 2015 73,400 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 66,777 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 58,200 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 51,199 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 51,197 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 9 May 2011 45,972 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 42,883 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 14 May 2009 39,956 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 39,954 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 May 2008 36,625 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 36,617 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 May 2007 32,752 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 27,980 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 XEV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc 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 Y56 XEV, 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 XEV registered?

Y56 XEV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 June 2001.

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