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Y724 MES

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

135,657 mi
Last recorded135,657 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY724 MES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 135,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2018 128,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

no reverse lamp

Pass 25 Oct 2017 116,619 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% hi level (1.2.1b)

screen wash warning light on

Fail 23 Oct 2017 116,619 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% hi level (1.2.1b)

screen wash warning light on

Pass 11 Oct 2016 103,960 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% has a section not illuminating (1.2.1c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

slight play in steering box

Fail 8 Oct 2016 103,940 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket detached (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% has a section not illuminating (1.2.1c)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

slight play in steering box

Pass 16 Oct 2015 99,426 miles

Front brake pipes rusty

Nearside Rear coil spring very rusty

Offside Front bearing slightly rough

front rear wishbone arm has play

fuel pipes rusty

heat shield insecure

o/s/f tyre is wearing on inner and outer edge

slight play in steering tie rod ends

underside has a rusty surface

Fail 15 Oct 2015 99,426 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake pipes rusty

Nearside Rear coil spring very rusty

Offside Front bearing slightly rough

front rear wishbone arm has play

fuel pipes rusty

heat shield insecure

o/s/f tyre is wearing on inner and outer edge

slight play in steering tie rod ends

underside has a rusty surface

Pass 21 Oct 2014 96,741 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 92,820 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 89,788 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 84,717 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2011 84,717 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 78,793 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 74,403 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 69,831 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)

Fail 19 Jun 2008 69,812 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 59,996 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 50,565 miles

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

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

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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Y724 MES is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y724 MES, 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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Y724 MES is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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