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Y68 UAY

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,293 mi
Last recorded107,293 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY68 UAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 107,293 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 107,293 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 102,761 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Service brake only just met the minimum efficiency requirement

Pass 14 Jan 2016 101,764 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight play in steering box

Fail 14 Jan 2016 101,754 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in steering box

Pass 5 Nov 2014 100,426 miles

coil springs starting to corrode

front exhaust mount weld broken

fuel filter pipes clips corroded

o/s screen wash poor

rub marks on o/s/r inner wing liner

slight fluctuation on rear brakes

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 4 Nov 2014 100,426 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

coil springs starting to corrode

front exhaust mount weld broken

fuel filter pipes clips corroded

o/s screen wash poor

rub marks on o/s/r inner wing liner

slight fluctuation on rear brakes

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 25 Oct 2013 98,759 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 98,752 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 97,016 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 92,548 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 91,512 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 91,512 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 16 Jan 2009 90,599 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 62,162 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 61,945 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 116,385 miles

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 UAY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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