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Y699 JUB

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Lpg 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

257,603 mi
Last recorded257,603 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY699 JUB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 257,603 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 4 May 2017 148,289 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 148,288 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 135,077 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 May 2016 135,076 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 128,981 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 128,980 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 119,625 miles

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

internal bulb warning system

play in n/s/f suspension within shocker

Fail 20 Jan 2014 119,622 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

internal bulb warning system

play in n/s/f suspension within shocker

Pass 19 Feb 2013 113,775 miles

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

o/s/f fog light

slight play in n/s/f suspension

Pass 10 Feb 2012 102,772 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

headlight washers and levelling system not working new test item in april/may time

plastic covers fitted to sills at time of test

Fail 9 Feb 2012 102,768 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

headlight washers and levelling system not working new test item in april/may time

plastic covers fitted to sills at time of test

Pass 16 Feb 2011 91,125 miles

both rear brake discs rough

Pass 17 Feb 2010 75,406 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 71,300 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Feb 2009 71,283 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 64,642 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 48,696 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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Y699 JUB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y699 JUB, 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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Y699 JUB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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