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Y648 WFC

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

115,108 mi
Last recorded115,108 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY648 WFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 115,108 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 105,628 miles

Front both coil springs corroded

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

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

Offside Rear brake has slight bind

all brake discs corroded

spare wheel carrier holed and corroded

Fail 20 May 2016 105,628 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cords exposed (4.1.E.1)

Front both coil springs corroded

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

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

Offside Rear brake has slight bind

all brake discs corroded

spare wheel carrier holed and corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2015 103,343 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2014 100,838 miles

Catalyst rattling.

Oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2014 100,838 miles

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

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

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

Catalyst rattling.

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2013 98,275 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 98,275 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)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 97,748 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 85,926 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 85,926 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 80,186 miles

small oil leak around sump

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear mudguard insecure

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 65,449 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

parking brake stiff to release

rear number plate slightly distorted

Fail 18 Jan 2010 65,449 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre small cut on outer side wall not exsposing cords/ply

oil leak from gearbox area

parking brake stiff to release

rear number plate slightly distorted

Pass 21 Jan 2009 52,861 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 52,861 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 13 May 2008 51,857 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

o/s rear mudflap insecure.

Fail 13 May 2008 51,855 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

o/s rear mudflap insecure.

Pass 9 May 2007 50,326 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 48,373 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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Y648 WFC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y648 WFC, 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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Y648 WFC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 May 2001.

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