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Y787 NLF

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

225,371 mi
Last recorded225,371 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY787 NLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 225,371 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 221,947 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 218,777 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 215,247 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 210,441 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 210,418 miles

Centre Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 196,357 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 196,357 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 183,731 miles

engine light on

Fail 20 Mar 2013 183,731 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine light on

Pass 19 Mar 2012 173,254 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 161,176 miles

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

engine light on dash

srs light on

Pass 9 Apr 2010 149,289 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear disc corroided

srs light on

Fail 6 Apr 2010 149,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 137,264 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING IDLER ARM

Pass 9 May 2008 127,783 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 127,769 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 111,655 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 96,597 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 96,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 NLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 1,998cc 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 Y787 NLF, 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 NLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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