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Y783 UUJ

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,585 mi
Last recorded138,585 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY783 UUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 138,585 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 138,575 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 138,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker top, inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker top, inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 135,050 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2017 135,050 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 113,809 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 104,215 miles

Fuel breather pipe perished.

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 102,251 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2014 102,248 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 100,693 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 99,164 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 97,097 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 94,994 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 93,257 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2010 93,257 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 87,853 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 84,550 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 84,550 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 77,549 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 71,727 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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Y783 UUJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y783 UUJ, 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 UUJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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