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Y662 DNP

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

173,583 mi
Last recorded173,583 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY662 DNP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 173,583 miles

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

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

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 2 Oct 2014 143,590 miles

eml on

front of front to rear brake pipe rusting

offside front tyre edge worn

Pass 15 Oct 2013 149,627 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

SLIGHT PLAY DETECTED IN STEERING BOX

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2012 136,382 miles

engine management light on

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge and cut on outer wall

Fail 2 Nov 2012 136,380 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine management light on

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge and cut on outer wall

Pass 14 Nov 2011 125,271 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both rear tyres getting low

cut in n/s/f outer tyre wall and damage to outer wheel rim

Fail 14 Nov 2011 125,270 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both rear tyres getting low

cut in n/s/f outer tyre wall and damage to outer wheel rim

engine management light on

Fail 25 Nov 2010 113,798 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 113,798 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 103,449 miles

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

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

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

engine management lamp on.

Fail 17 Dec 2009 103,359 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine management lamp on.

Pass 29 Dec 2008 92,872 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Jan 2008 81,820 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine warning light on

Pass 16 Jan 2008 81,820 miles

engine warning light on

Pass 15 Jan 2007 72,843 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 15 Jan 2007 72,843 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 68,382 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 68,382 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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Y662 DNP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y662 DNP, 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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Y662 DNP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 March 2001.

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