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Y788 TTR

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

99,070 mi
Last recorded99,070 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY788 TTR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 99,070 miles

Front brake flexi hoses deteriated

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear differential leaking slightly

Pass 5 Jul 2017 96,510 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2017 96,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 93,976 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 91,484 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 88,945 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 88,945 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 86,423 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

heADLAMP WASHERS REMOVED

main beam only works with headlamps on

Fail 20 Jun 2013 86,423 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

main beam only works with headlamps on

Pass 21 Jun 2012 83,822 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2012 83,731 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 81,243 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 81,222 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle originally failed on corroded brake hose ferrules on 31/05/2011....vehicle has returned with no repair undertaken....copper slip grease has been applied to, still, corroded ferrules

Fail 7 Jun 2011 81,209 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake discs worn

Fail 31 May 2011 81,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 27 May 2010 78,499 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 75,816 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 74,102 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 72,035 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 64,333 miles

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

Slight freeplay in both front road wheels

Pass 23 May 2006 57,716 miles

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

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

nail in tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2005 478,787 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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Y788 TTR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 Y788 TTR, 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 Y788 TTR registered?

Y788 TTR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 June 2001.

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