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Y771 RBC

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

154,398 mi
Last recorded154,398 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY771 RBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 154,398 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 154,387 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 154,377 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 150,131 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 147,225 miles

engine manament light on

Fail 21 Jun 2016 147,225 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

engine manament light on

Pass 4 Jun 2015 145,527 miles

Engine management warning light indicates fault

High level brake light inoperative

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 6 Sep 2011 114,511 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust mounting missing

Fail 5 Sep 2011 144,506 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust mounting missing

Pass 4 Aug 2010 140,259 miles

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

rear inner brake disc pitted

Fail 29 Jul 2010 140,252 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

rear inner brake disc pitted

Pass 4 Sep 2009 135,079 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 123,139 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 123,138 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 119,034 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006

Slight play in both front hub bearings.

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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Y771 RBC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y771 RBC, 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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Y771 RBC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 March 2001.

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