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Y731 HBX

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

103,336 mi
Last recorded103,336 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY731 HBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 103,336 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside end offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 103,336 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside end offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 98,280 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 98,280 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 90,554 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 90,554 miles

Front Wheel stud(s) missing n/s and o/s (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46% (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 83,588 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint n/s and o/s (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 83,588 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint n/s and o/s (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 77,211 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 72,000 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 64,948 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Jun 2012 59,237 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge on limit

Pass 23 Jun 2011 53,890 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 48,793 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 48,793 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 45,053 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 42,967 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 36,773 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 28,789 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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Y731 HBX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc 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 Y731 HBX, 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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Y731 HBX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 June 2001.

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