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Y768 EBA

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

176,865 mi
Last recorded176,865 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY768 EBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2019 176,865 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 170,304 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust box corroded and has slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front tyres worn heavy on inner shoulders

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

Fail 9 Aug 2018 170,304 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust box corroded and has slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front tyres worn heavy on inner shoulders

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

Pass 17 Aug 2017 164,182 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 164,178 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2016 156,403 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear exhaust bracket missing

Fail 16 Aug 2016 156,403 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear exhaust bracket missing

Pass 21 Aug 2015 149,723 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing panel (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from abs pump (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy pipe (3.6.B.2c)

advise centre mount on exhaust

Pass 16 Jul 2014 141,490 miles

corrosion on vehicle

exhaust bracket broken

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

possible intermitant fault on brake pedal sticking

slight play in front wheels

Fail 7 Jul 2014 141,489 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust bracket broken

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

slight play in front wheels

corrosion on vehicle

Pass 13 Aug 2013 141,382 miles

corrosion started on exhaust

exhaust braket broken

o/s/r brake pipe started to corrode

slight play in front wheels

Pass 6 Jun 2012 139,475 miles

engine fault light on

exhaust bracket broken

exhaust corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre on limit

o/s/r tyre cut

slight play in o/s/f wheel

Fail 6 Jun 2012 139,475 miles

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

engine fault light on

exhaust bracket broken

exhaust corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre on limit

o/s/r tyre cut

slight play in o/s/f wheel

Fail 10 Apr 2012 139,475 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust bracket broken

exhaust corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre on limit

o/s/r tyre cut

slight play in o/s/f wheel

Pass 10 Sep 2010 130,584 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2010 130,584 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 188,942 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Jun 2009 118,937 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Jun 2008 106,021 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 106,021 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 75,792 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2006 75,764 miles

Offside Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2005 61,272 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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Y768 EBA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 Y768 EBA, 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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Y768 EBA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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