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Y575 BLB

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

144,821 mi
Last recorded144,821 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY575 BLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 144,821 miles

eml light on

Fail 4 Jan 2021 144,611 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

eml light on

Pass 19 Jul 2019 129,170 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 119,892 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall worn out

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 119,890 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre wall worn out

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 113,132 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 107,494 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 107,475 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working o/s/f (1.1.A.3b)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint o/s and n/s/f lower (2.5.B.1a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s/f and n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s/f (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 101,388 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2014 93,719 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 91,769 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 89,640 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 87,583 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 84,053 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 81,793 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 79,333 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 75,361 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 75,359 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

N/S and O/S/F tyre wear edges close to limits

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

Pass 13 May 2006 72,747 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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Y575 BLB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 Y575 BLB, 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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Y575 BLB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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