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Y789 LDF

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,738 mi
Last recorded89,738 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY789 LDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2022 89,738 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front & rear wheel arches corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 87,452 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 87,451 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 86,698 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 86,697 miles

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 84,348 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S,N/S 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 81,578 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch corroded (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 81,577 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front & rear (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 77,851 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 74,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 5 Feb 2015 70,955 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 67,008 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2013 67,008 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 63,694 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 63,694 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 49,367 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

n/s/r tyre side wall crack

Pass 17 Nov 2009 40,420 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Nov 2009 40,420 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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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Y789 LDF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y789 LDF, 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 Y789 LDF registered?

Y789 LDF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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