MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
253,786 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
corrosion over vehicle
play in steering
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Oil leak ()
corrosion over vehicle
play in steering
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)
both headlamp patterns weak
eml lamp on
exhaust rusty and slightly blowing on mid section
front pads low and discs worn
oil leak
wiper smeary
Exhaust system not adequately supported front and rear hanger (7.1.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)
both headlamp patterns weak
eml lamp on
exhaust rusty and slightly blowing on mid section
front pads low and discs worn
oil leak
wiper smeary
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
brake fluid level slightly low
exhaust rusty
sterring box damp
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
engine management light on
oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
engine management light on
oil leak
REAR INDICATORS SLIGHT WHITE / WIPER BLADE / O/S/F TYRE CUT OUT BAD ON INNER EDGE / O/S/R TYRE 2MM / SLIGHT OIL LEAK / SLIGHT CORROSION ON O/S/R BRAKE PIPE / DAMAGE TO O/S OF SCREEN
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
REAR INDICATORS SLIGHT WHITE / WIPER BLADE / O/S/F TYRE CUT OUT BAD ON INNER EDGE / O/S/R TYRE 2MM / SLIGHT OIL LEAK / SLIGHT CORROSION ON O/S/R BRAKE PIPE / DAMAGE TO O/S OF SCREEN
ENGINE LIGHT ON
FRONT TYRES STARTING TO CUT OUT ON INNER EDGES
SILL COVERS FITTED
SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT BEARINGS
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
ENGINE LIGHT ON
FRONT TYRES STARTING TO CUT OUT ON INNER EDGES
SILL COVERS FITTED
SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT BEARINGS
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
EML on
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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Y571 SBE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 Y571 SBE, 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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Y571 SBE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2001.
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