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Y718 TLH

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

105,999 mi
Last recorded105,999 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY718 TLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 105,999 miles

Central Front undertray fitted

Central exhaust system corroded

Central oil leak

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2021 101,681 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2021 101,681 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 96,005 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both, but pattern visible (4.1.4 (b))

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 90,814 miles

both head lamps in poor condition but pattern visible at time of test

hand brake effort on o/s/r is poor but reached enough force to pass test

n/s/f tyre heavily worn on inside edge

Fail 6 Aug 2018 90,678 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both head lamps in poor condition but pattern visible at time of test

hand brake effort on o/s/r is poor but reached enough force to pass test

n/s/f tyre heavily worn on inside edge

Pass 23 Aug 2017 83,517 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner side light not working but still has more than 50%

Oil leak ()

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2017 83,517 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner side light not working but still has more than 50%

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 73,280 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 73,280 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 63,077 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 63,075 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 62,689 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 62,023 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 56,764 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 49,900 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 49,895 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 41,866 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 34,923 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 29,420 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 27,469 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 26,068 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 24,864 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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Y718 TLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 Y718 TLH, 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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What year was Y718 TLH registered?

Y718 TLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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