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Y629 AAF

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,855 mi
Last recorded125,855 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY629 AAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 125,855 miles

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

undersealed

Fail 10 Apr 2018 125,668 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear brake back plate rusty

all front and rear suspension bushes cracking

engine warning light on

exhaust rusty

Pass 26 Apr 2017 122,244 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 118,795 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 110,401 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

cuts in inner and outer walls of nearside front tyre

slight play in steering joints

surface corrosion on rear springs

Fail 22 Jan 2015 110,401 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

cuts in inner and outer walls of nearside front tyre

slight play in steering joints

surface corrosion on rear springs

Pass 5 Feb 2014 103,306 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 103,306 miles

Offside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 94,370 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 91,921 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 87,459 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 87,453 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 78,693 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 67,683 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 65,726 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 58,866 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 58,864 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2006 51,873 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 44,243 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 44,243 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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Y629 AAF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y629 AAF, 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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Y629 AAF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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