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Y654 BSH

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,029 mi
Last recorded122,029 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY654 BSH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 122,029 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 122,029 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 114,714 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 114,714 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 107,803 miles

centre brake light not working

Fail 23 Apr 2015 107,803 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

centre brake light not working

Pass 24 Mar 2014 100,299 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 100,299 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 85,086 miles

oil level low

rust to outer edge on rear brake discs

slight play to both front iiner track rod joints

Fail 17 Apr 2013 85,086 miles

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

oil level low

rust to outer edge on rear brake discs

slight play to both front iiner track rod joints

Pass 20 Apr 2012 70,206 miles

offside rear inner tail light bright

very minor play to offside front wheel bearing

Fail 20 Apr 2012 70,206 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

offside rear inner tail light bright

very minor play to offside front wheel bearing

Pass 15 Apr 2011 68,667 miles

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

various oil leaks

Pass 20 Apr 2010 58,619 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

general oil leaks

nearside front side repeater/wing mirror damaged

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 14 Apr 2009 42,987 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 42,987 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 39,479 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 34,895 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 34,895 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 30,030 miles

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

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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Y654 BSH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y654 BSH, 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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Y654 BSH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 May 2001.

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