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Y661 TBC

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

146,954 mi
Last recorded146,954 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY661 TBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2020 146,954 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 140,415 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 130,617 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 76,984 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 76,982 miles

Engine oil leak

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 68,389 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 67,926 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 66,284 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 64,345 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2011 64,337 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2011 64,288 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 61,723 miles

oil leak at rear axle rubber drive coupling deteriorating

Pass 27 May 2009 55,675 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 55,675 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 50,639 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 50,562 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 47,067 miles

slight play in o/s and n/s front wheels

Pass 24 Apr 2006 43,098 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 39,961 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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Y661 TBC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TBC, 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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Y661 TBC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 July 2001.

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