MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,839 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear Stop lamp(s) not working BOTH SIDE (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
corrosion various suspension componants
rear differential leak
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
corrosion various suspension componants
rear differential leak
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
nearside inner sill corroded
rear diff oil leak
nearside front inner sill corroded
rear diff damp
unable to fully check the condition of the outer sills due to sill covers fitted
Brake pipe excessively corroded to the offside rear hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded to the nearside rear hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/outer sill (under sill cover) (5.2.6)
nearside front tyre outer wall damaged
offside front tyre worn on its inner edge
unable to fully check the condition of the outer sills due to sill covers fitted
nearside front tyre outer wall damaged
offside front tyre tread wearing on the inside edge
rubber fuel pipe at the filter splitting
nearside mirror damaged
nearside rear tyre tread depth low
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
nearside mirror damaged
nearside rear tyre tread depth low
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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Y796 XJW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 Y796 XJW, 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 Y796 XJW registered?
Y796 XJW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 March 2001.
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