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Y797 KRX

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

148,077 mi
Last recorded148,077 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY797 KRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 148,077 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides - Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Under Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 29 Jun 2023 146,662 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and os front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 144,356 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 142,335 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 140,087 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 140,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 136,847 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 136,781 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 134,712 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

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

Oil leak differential ()

Pass 14 Dec 2015 132,219 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 129,779 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 126,752 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 126,734 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 122,825 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 122,825 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 119,237 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 111,713 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2010 111,713 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2009 101,038 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Jun 2009 101,038 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 84,998 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 68,331 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 68,331 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 48,357 miles

n/s/r tail light lens cracked

wiper blades not very good

Fail 23 Jun 2006 48,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

n/s/r tail light lens cracked

wiper blades not very good

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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Y797 KRX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 Y797 KRX, 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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Y797 KRX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 July 2001.

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