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Y661 LRN

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,700 mi
Last recorded115,700 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY661 LRN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 115,700 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 115,684 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested Due to engine misfire (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 113,779 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2017 113,779 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2014 104,684 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 95,254 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 85,397 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 15 Aug 2011 74,132 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Aug 2010 63,161 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Aug 2009 50,021 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 38,537 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Aug 2008 38,537 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 33,926 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 33,821 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management light and BAS ESP lights stay on.

Pass 22 Sep 2006 29,139 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2005 19,450 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 19,420 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (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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Y661 LRN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y661 LRN, 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 Y661 LRN registered?

Y661 LRN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 July 2001.

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