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Y608 LHT

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

98,274 mi
Last recorded98,274 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY608 LHT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 98,274 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 95,959 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 92,076 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion on several brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

beam patterns becoming vague..headlights in poor condition

Fail 9 Mar 2020 92,076 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nsf/osf (2) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion on several brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

beam patterns becoming vague..headlights in poor condition

Pass 29 Jan 2019 89,034 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Below fuel tank ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above sub-frame (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 85,107 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint slight lift both front lower joints (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 84,952 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint slight lift both front lower joints (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 81,438 miles

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

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

exhaust support at gearbox weld broken

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 15 Feb 2017 81,408 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

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

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

exhaust support at gearbox weld broken

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Feb 2016 69,492 miles

front pipe bracket detached

Fail 29 Feb 2016 69,492 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front pipe bracket detached

Pass 3 Jan 2015 61,392 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 56,957 miles

N/S Front tyre perished

N/S Rear tyre perished / close to the tread depth

O/S Front tyre perished

O/S Rear tyre perished / close to the tread depth

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2013 54,396 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 10 Feb 2012 52,442 miles

front exhaust shield rattleing

Pass 8 Feb 2011 50,116 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2010 48,153 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2010 48,152 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2009 44,882 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 40,716 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 40,716 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 36,991 miles

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

covers over under side of vehicle ;all inner wheel arches;both outer sills.

Pass 12 Dec 2005 33,150 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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Y608 LHT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 Y608 LHT, 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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What year was Y608 LHT registered?

Y608 LHT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 June 2001.

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