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Y587 RPS

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,932 mi
Last recorded103,932 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY587 RPS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 103,932 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose all the exhaust pipe and boxes are corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all of the shocks casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 102,971 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 94,592 miles

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

both front tyres worn bald on inner edge

front exhaust mount corroded and not attached

Pass 18 Nov 2016 85,080 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

auto transmission sump corroded and leaking

front and centre exhaust mounts corroded and not attached

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall slightly damaged from use when under inflated

Pass 25 Nov 2015 74,890 miles

front exhaust mount corroded and not attached

front to rear fuel pipe heavily corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2015 74,890 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective insecure (1.7.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

centre stop lamp inoperative

front exhaust mount corroded and not attached

front to rear fuel pipe heavily corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2014 63,966 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2014 63,705 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

nearside front brake pipe corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2013 53,640 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2013 51,134 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2012 46,878 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 42,938 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 42,937 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2010 38,620 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 24 Apr 2009 30,743 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 26,869 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 24,664 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 21,981 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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Y587 RPS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc 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 Y587 RPS, 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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Y587 RPS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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