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Y742 UBY

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

158,972 mi
Last recorded158,972 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY742 UBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 158,972 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 147,627 miles

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

slight play in both outter anti - roll bar bushes

Pass 1 Nov 2016 137,944 miles

Engine cover & undertray fitted as standard

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn inner edge, advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured New bulb fitted (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge, advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak Engine/Gearbox area ()

Oil leak Rear diff ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 137,944 miles

Engine cover & undertray fitted as standard

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn inner edge, advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured New bulb fitted (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge, advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak Engine/Gearbox area ()

Oil leak Rear diff ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 119,470 miles

Fuel lines corroded

ALL wheel arches are corroded

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear diff has small oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 119,470 miles

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

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

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

ALL wheel arches are corroded

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Fuel lines corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear diff has small oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 93,141 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 88,272 miles

Both rear tyres bald inner edges

Fail 19 Nov 2013 88,272 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres bald inner edges

Nearside rear inner sidelight not working

Pass 14 Nov 2012 78,366 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 68,781 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 57,615 miles

brake discs corroded

engine covers +under trays

rear tyres low tread

Pass 4 Dec 2009 53,476 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 46,256 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 43,679 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 40,789 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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Y742 UBY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y742 UBY, 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 Y742 UBY registered?

Y742 UBY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 March 2001.

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