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Y758 KUG

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,682 mi
Last recorded148,682 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY758 KUG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 148,682 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking in side wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracking in trad but not quite to cords

unable to open boot gained access through rear seats

varied amounts of corrosion on most brake pipes

Pass 14 Mar 2017 144,840 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre starting to mishape

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear tyre badly cracked

excessively corroded and holed in places but not within prescribed areas

Fail 13 Mar 2017 144,834 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front tyre starting to mishape

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear tyre badly cracked

excessively corroded and holed in places but not within prescribed areas

Pass 14 Mar 2016 140,264 miles

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

exhaust bracket excessively corroded

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 11 Mar 2016 140,264 miles

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

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

exhaust bracket excessively corroded

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 31 Dec 2014 134,794 miles

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

all brake pipes have varied amounts of corrosion on them

all brakes in poor condition

front brakes slightly out of balance

headlight aim poor

nearside trackrod has slight play in it

Pass 13 Jan 2014 132,802 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust mounting adrift

Fail 13 Jan 2014 132,802 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust mounting adrift

Pass 9 Jan 2013 128,392 miles

Front exhaust pipe bracket detached but system securely mounted

Fail 9 Jan 2013 128,392 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front exhaust pipe bracket detached but system securely mounted

Pass 6 Mar 2012 114,955 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2011 103,718 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 93,603 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/Front Tyre Wearing On Inner And Outer Edges. O/S/Front Tyre Wearing OnInner Edge. O/S/Rear Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 24 Sep 2009 93,477 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/Front Tyre Wearing On Inner And Outer Edges. O/S/Front Tyre Wearing OnInner Edge. O/S/Rear Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2008 85,423 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 85,423 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 76,456 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 76,456 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 64,562 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 64,562 miles

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

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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Y758 KUG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y758 KUG, 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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Y758 KUG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 June 2001.

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