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Y589 XAG

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,284 mi
Last recorded96,284 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY589 XAG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2020 96,284 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlight lenses are slightly opaque (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear plates (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 91,837 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play Slight play in steering drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Front fog lights not working

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing unevenly & kerb damaged. Slight buckle to alloy wheel

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

Rear seat back rest insecure. Centre fixing missing

Pass 13 Aug 2018 86,117 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 80,496 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 73,210 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has a nail between the treads (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Aug 2016 73,210 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has a nail between the treads (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Aug 2015 66,702 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 59,513 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 52,503 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 45,687 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 42,108 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 37,394 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 32,595 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 23,175 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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Y589 XAG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 Y589 XAG, 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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Y589 XAG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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