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Y68 HKE

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,349 mi
Last recorded116,349 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY68 HKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 116,349 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 115,104 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 115,088 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track rod balljoint grease cover split around inner balljoint pin and perished. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Engine cover and under tray present impeding inspection.

Localised corrosion to rear suspension components and brakes.

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose perishing at both ends. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Balljoint grease cover perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Balljoint has slight lift play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose perishing at both ends. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Auto transmission weep evident. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 113,917 miles

Undertray fitted obstructing some under engine components

Fail 18 May 2019 113,917 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Undertray fitted obstructing some under engine components

Pass 18 Dec 2017 110,430 miles

EXHAUST DETERIORATED

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2017 110,429 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

EXHAUST DETERIORATED

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 107,531 miles

EXHAUST DETERIORATED

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

N/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 21 Dec 2016 107,531 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/17 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 WORN UNEVENLY (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST DETERIORATED

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

N/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 104,076 miles

225/45/17 FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY

EXHAUST DETERIORATED

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 22 Dec 2015 104,076 miles

225/45/17 FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY

EXHAUST DETERIORATED

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 99,380 miles

EXHAUST DETERIORATED

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2014 99,373 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise all brake brake discs corroded and worn

advise all brake pads wearing low

advise all jacking point rubber pads missing

advise high level brake light not working

advise near door mirror loose

advise near side rear tyre wearing lower in middle

advise oil leak from auto gearbox

Pass 26 Oct 2013 96,673 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2013 96,660 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 91,522 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 85,857 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 85,857 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 79,879 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 75,525 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 May 2008 70,709 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 70,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 May 2007 59,642 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 59,629 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2006 94,204 miles

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

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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Y68 HKE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y68 HKE, 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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Y68 HKE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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