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Y787 LCS

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

108,362 mi
Last recorded108,362 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY787 LCS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 108,362 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 May 2018 108,295 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Oil leak engine ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Oil leak drive shaft seal ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 5 May 2017 105,054 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 94,347 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear metal pipe at fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipe to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre has damage to outer kerbing band

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

gearbox oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2016 93,891 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 84,745 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 84,096 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 75,749 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 75,749 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 71,876 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 68,507 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2012 68,500 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 62,772 miles

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

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2010 54,959 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 54,620 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 48,553 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 1 Apr 2009 48,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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)

o.s.r tyre inside side wall is splitting

Pass 8 Apr 2008 44,430 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 41,210 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 16 May 2006 35,182 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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Y787 LCS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y787 LCS, 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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Y787 LCS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 May 2001.

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