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Y669 RBN

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

136,479 mi
Last recorded136,479 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY669 RBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 136,479 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Dec 2016 133,938 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 127,813 miles

Centre EXHAUST BRACKET IS BROKEN AND DETATCHED

FORWARD POWER STEERING COOLING PIPES ARE CORRODED AND INSECURE

METAL FUEL PIPE IN FRONT OF TANK IS EXCESSIVELY CORRODED

Nearside Front INNER STEERING TIE ARM HAS SLIGHT PLAY IN BALLJOINT

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded FLEXI TO TANK (3.6.B.2c)

OIL LEAK

Offside Front INNER STEERING TIE ARM BALL JOINT HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded FLEXI TO TANK (3.6.B.2c)

Rear N/S/R AND FRONT DIFF SEALS LEAKING

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2015 127,813 miles

Centre EXHAUST BRACKET IS BROKEN AND DETATCHED

FORWARD POWER STEERING COOLING PIPES ARE CORRODED AND INSECURE

METAL FUEL PIPE IN FRONT OF TANK IS EXCESSIVELY CORRODED

Nearside Front INNER STEERING TIE ARM HAS SLIGHT PLAY IN BALLJOINT

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded FLEXI TO TANK (3.6.B.2c)

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front INNER STEERING TIE ARM BALL JOINT HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded FLEXI TO TANK (3.6.B.2c)

Rear N/S/R AND FRONT DIFF SEALS LEAKING

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 125,527 miles

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

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 9 Sep 2013 118,334 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

rear number plate poor condition

Fail 9 Sep 2013 118,334 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 14 Sep 2012 112,750 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 13 Sep 2012 112,750 miles

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

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 105,699 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 105,699 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 91,555 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2010 91,555 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 79,196 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 62,887 miles

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 25 Aug 2006 51,105 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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Y669 RBN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y669 RBN, 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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Y669 RBN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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