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Y694 OGU

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

200,685 mi
Last recorded200,685 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY694 OGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 200,685 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 199,329 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2017 199,329 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 190,501 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 190,501 miles

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play idler arm bush (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 178,634 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 175,858 miles

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

bottom engine cover hanging from rear

Fail 17 Oct 2013 175,849 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

bottom engine cover hanging from rear

Pass 17 Oct 2012 163,620 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2012 163,620 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 149,576 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

o/s/f lower ball joint slight lift 0.5mm

steering ram slightly damp

Pass 5 Oct 2010 135,953 miles

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

offside front fog lamp not working

Fail 29 Jun 2010 135,923 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2009 130,003 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 125,989 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 119,969 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 105,647 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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Y694 OGU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,998cc 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 Y694 OGU, 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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Y694 OGU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 March 2001.

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