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Y783 SWR

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

148,031 mi
Last recorded148,031 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY783 SWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 148,031 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 147,945 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Prop shaft bearing housing insecure centre (6.1.7 (f) (i))

All four wheel arches corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced close to seat belt presribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 146,748 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 146,684 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps just a pass (4.1.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 143,095 miles

front exhaust blow

play in propshaft bearing just a pass

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2020 136,199 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

headlight patterns poor

light switch sticking

Pass 23 Oct 2019 129,527 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

eml on

headlight patterns poor

lighting switch sticking

Pass 30 Oct 2018 123,119 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

Nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2018 123,117 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

Nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 115,668 miles

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

EML on

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak rear diff oil seal ()

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

covers fitted over outer sills

Pass 21 Oct 2016 109,593 miles

All rear suspension componants slightly corroded

Covers fitted

Front-rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Front-rear metal fuel pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front Tyre wearing heavily on inner edge

Offside Rear Metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Oil leaks from engine & diff

Fail 21 Oct 2016 109,593 miles

All rear suspension componants slightly corroded

Covers fitted

Front-rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Front-rear metal fuel pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front Tyre wearing heavily on inner edge

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Oil leaks from engine & diff

Pass 10 Oct 2015 103,354 miles

dampness around rear diff

nearside rear metal brake pipe poorly routed

slight lift in offside front lower ball joint

Pass 30 Oct 2014 97,394 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 97,381 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 93,553 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Jan 2013 90,453 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 87,427 miles

diff oil seal leaking

surface rust on under side and suspension componants

Pass 14 Dec 2010 83,983 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 79,813 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 75,434 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 69,136 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 46,811 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 46,811 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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Y783 SWR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 Y783 SWR, 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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Y783 SWR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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