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Y782 KSF

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

98,629 mi
Last recorded98,629 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY782 KSF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 98,629 miles

Both rear shock absorbers corroded.

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank straps corroded.

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering dampener leaking slightly

Fail 2 Dec 2020 98,629 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded @ flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both rear shock absorbers corroded.

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank straps corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering dampener leaking slightly

Pass 23 Oct 2019 92,004 miles

advice keep eye on all tyres

advice on slight pitting at front to rer metal brake pipes at rear and rear metal brake pipes and o/s/and n/s front

Pass 11 Oct 2018 88,740 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

advice on further look at n/s/f coil spring

Pass 28 Oct 2017 79,307 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 79,307 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 76,507 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 74,209 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear flexy pipes

Pass 28 Nov 2014 71,914 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 69,617 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

screen chip

Pass 4 Dec 2012 67,484 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 64,167 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 62,323 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 62,318 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 60,472 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 60,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 55,650 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 54,086 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 51,865 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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Y782 KSF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y782 KSF, 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 Y782 KSF registered?

Y782 KSF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 March 2001.

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