MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
243,776 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Corrosion to underside of vehicle
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
corrosion to all underside of vehicle
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) play in both inner rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
corrosion to all underside of vehicle
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Off side and near side (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Off side and near side (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Off side and near side (4.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim too low Off side and near side (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Off side and near side (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded some corrosion to rear brake pipes (under seal covered not allowing full inspection) (3.6.B.2c)
some engine oil loss
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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 Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
r/n/s tyre on limit
r/o/s f/n/s tyres poor condition
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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Y743 TBY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 Y743 TBY, 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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Y743 TBY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 July 2001.
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