MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,154 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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outer sill & underside covers fitted
slight wear in steering/inner joints.
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
corrosion to o/s/r. brake backing plate.
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
unable to inspect brake pipes due to application of grease
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
unable to inspect brake pipes due to application of grease
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
brake pipes heavily coated in grease, not allowing full inspection
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
gearbox has a bad oil leak
rattle on exhaust is internal, suspect ceramics broken away
rear tyres down to 3mm tread
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y678 RBN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 Y678 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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Y678 RBN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 March 2001.
Is Y678 RBN safe to buy?
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