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Y638 AES

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,326 mi
Last recorded129,326 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY638 AES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 129,326 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 129,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

eml on

Pass 26 Feb 2016 121,665 miles

Engine management light obviously showing a fault

Exhaust has a minor leak of gases

Exhaust heatshield insecure

O/s/f foglight damaged and inoperative

O/s/f tyre worn from inner edges

Fail 10 Feb 2016 121,611 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

EML on

ESP warning on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 109,891 miles

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

engine management light on

exhaust mount broken but still adequately supported

Fail 9 Jul 2014 109,850 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

engine management light on

exhaust mount broken but still adequately supported

Fail 22 Nov 2012 92,862 miles

Engine management light on

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 92,862 miles

Engine management light on

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 86,995 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 83,679 miles

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

N/S/F Steering Idler Has Slight Play

Pass 5 Jun 2009 77,362 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 69,977 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 60,130 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 60,130 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 May 2006 49,110 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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Y638 AES is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y638 AES, 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 Y638 AES registered?

Y638 AES is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 May 2001.

Is Y638 AES safe to buy?

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