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Y808 EBA

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

120,092 mi
Last recorded120,092 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY808 EBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 120,092 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

exhaust joining flanges poor condition - corroded/weak

Pass 12 Mar 2019 118,210 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 114,570 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 111,494 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Inner steering joint worn

propshaft coupling worn

Fail 2 Nov 2016 111,489 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes at front end (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front fuel pipes corroded

Front prop shaft coupling worn

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 107,572 miles

Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2015 107,572 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 102,940 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

cover sills

Fail 7 Nov 2014 102,938 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

cover sills

Pass 27 Feb 2014 98,873 miles

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

Oil leak

play in steering rack

rust showing on rear brake pipes

rusty fuel lines

Pass 9 Jan 2013 95,233 miles

Fuel pipe slightly corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 226,140 miles

Some corrosion to all wheel arches

Pass 27 Jan 2011 207,577 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 207,577 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 183,835 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Jan 2010 183,835 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 160,913 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 160,913 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 137,384 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 114,291 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 114,291 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 97,191 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST BRACKET HAS SNAPPED OFF EXHAUST CAUSIG RATTLE (ADJUSTED OUT OF WAY OF EXHAUST)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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Y808 EBA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 Y808 EBA, 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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Y808 EBA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 March 2001.

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