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Y685 BWN

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,908 mi
Last recorded142,908 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY685 BWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 142,908 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 142,908 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 139,032 miles

Offside Front Outer arch corroded

Pass 16 May 2019 132,929 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component damper unit (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 109,054 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 May 2018 109,054 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 128,029 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 123,514 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 123,443 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 116,556 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 109,816 miles

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

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 29 Nov 2013 106,817 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 106,817 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 101,634 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 96,823 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 91,868 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 86,339 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 79,614 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 78,844 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 68,339 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

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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Y685 BWN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y685 BWN, 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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Y685 BWN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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