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Y798 ORF

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,542 mi
Last recorded128,542 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 128,542 miles

cover sills fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2020 128,479 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis behind steering arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

cover sills fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2019 126,270 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 123,595 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2018 123,594 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring cup/mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2017 118,486 miles

both front tyres worn inside edge

plastic sill covers and front under tray fitted

Fail 31 Aug 2017 118,486 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe/chassis member by wishbone and steering mounts (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres worn inside edge

plastic sill covers and front under tray fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2016 112,778 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear inner sill sections slightly corroded

under trays and plastic sill covers fitted

vehicle under body showing signs of corrosion

Fail 8 Sep 2016 112,736 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/floor jacking point (5.2.6)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear inner sill sections slightly corroded

under trays and plastic sill covers fitted

vehicle under body showing signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2015 107,718 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear inner sill sections slightly corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2014 105,183 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear inner sill sections slightly corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2013 100,990 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing inside edge

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2012 97,394 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 92,195 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 86,068 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 82,180 miles

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)

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 13 Aug 2009 82,163 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 18 Aug 2008 77,146 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 71,567 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 67,040 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 ORF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ORF, 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 ORF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 July 2001.

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