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Y798 LBV

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

207,916 mi
Last recorded207,916 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY798 LBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 207,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 207,916 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 180,951 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 180,951 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 189,934 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 178,233 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 166,041 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 154,001 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 154,001 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 142,123 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2010 142,123 miles

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

Advise left rear innerside lamp not working (outer is working).

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 132,819 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 121,582 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2008 121,582 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 Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 110,001 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 100,298 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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Y798 LBV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y798 LBV, 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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Y798 LBV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 March 2001.

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