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Y69 BBC

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,684 mi
Last recorded117,684 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY69 BBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 117,684 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust autobox bracket is broken

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

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

Fail 8 Jun 2018 117,684 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust autobox bracket is broken

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

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

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

Pass 6 May 2017 111,685 miles

Exhaust front bracket is broken

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 2 May 2017 111,665 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust front bracket is broken

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 15 May 2015 101,995 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

Some front & rear suspension components,rust corrosion

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2014 94,788 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under body has surface rust

Fail 25 Apr 2013 88,710 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Some front & rear suspension components,rust corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2013 88,710 miles

Some front & rear suspension components,rust corrosion

Pass 22 May 2012 66,786 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 66,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 63,622 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 56,478 miles

front discs slightly worn.

Pass 3 Jun 2009 51,866 miles

both front tyres scrubbed off inside edges of tread

Fail 3 Jun 2009 51,866 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres scrubbed off inside edges of tread

Pass 5 Mar 2008 46,343 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 46,343 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 41,018 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 34,731 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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Y69 BBC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol 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 Y69 BBC, 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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Y69 BBC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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