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Y57 FTA

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,459 mi
Last recorded116,459 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY57 FTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 116,459 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018 116,459 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 112,005 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 111,977 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 104,908 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 100,865 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 100,865 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 96,134 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 88,961 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 71,591 miles

Differential is leaking oil.

Front brake pads are starting to wear thin.

Front to rear brake pipes are starting to corrode below bulkhead.

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 51,451 miles

Front tyres are wearing low. Rear brake pads are wearing thin.

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 41,946 miles

SLIGHT LEAK IN STEERING DAMPER

Pass 4 Apr 2008 37,945 miles

SLIGHT FLUID LEAK FROM STEERING DAMPER

Pass 18 Apr 2007 33,733 miles

ALL TYRES IN POOR CONDITION,N/S/F ONLY JUST PASSING TREAD WORN VERY LOW JUST ON 1.6MM DEPTH THREE QUARTER WIDTH OF TREAD LIMIT.O/S/F ALSO WORN LOW IN THE SAME AREA.BOTH REARS TREADS WORN VERY LOW N/S AT 2.5 AND O/S AT 3MM.

STEERING DAMPER LEAKING

Pass 15 May 2006 30,631 miles

TYRES,BOTH FRONTS WORN LOW ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES,THE N/S HAS A SCREW IN THE TREAD.BOTH REARS WEARING LOW IN THE CENTRE SECTION OF TREAD AND THE OUTER SIDEWALLS ARE PERISHING

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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Y57 FTA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y57 FTA, 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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Y57 FTA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 April 2001.

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