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Y61 YAG

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,058 mi
Last recorded95,058 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY61 YAG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 95,058 miles

Both front jacking points rubber pads missing

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main pipe next to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe corroded

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Various rear suspension parts corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2020 95,058 miles

Both front jacking points rubber pads missing

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main pipe next to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe corroded

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Various rear suspension parts corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2019 94,414 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 94,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering damper (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 92,579 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 92,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 92,372 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/f outer sidewall perishing

Pass 19 Dec 2015 90,746 miles

rear exhaust hanger broken away from exhaust

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

underside of car rusty

washers weak

Fail 18 Dec 2015 90,746 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

rear exhaust hanger broken away from exhaust

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

underside of car rusty

washers weak

Fail 16 Dec 2015 90,726 miles

Braking system leaking from brake pedal area (3.6.A.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust centre support bracket snapped but system still supported ok

front exhaust clamp very corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2014 89,138 miles

Exhauast mount broken

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 86,239 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 82,844 miles

offside undertray damaged/loose

Fail 6 Jul 2012 82,843 miles

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

brake pedal slightly spongey [brake discs have surface corosion]

offside undertray damaged/loose

Fail 24 Aug 2011 78,698 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 78,698 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 68,264 miles

both front wheel bearings have slight play

front brake pads low

slight play in n/s steering arm

Pass 9 Jul 2009 56,383 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 52,077 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 43,816 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 35,239 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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Y61 YAG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y61 YAG, 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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Y61 YAG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 July 2001.

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