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Y812 XOJ

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

150,472 mi
Last recorded150,472 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY812 XOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2017 150,472 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Engine light on dash

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear exhaust hanger snapped

Pass 7 Jul 2016 149,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering arm as chalked (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

slight oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2016 149,446 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim both rear tyres under inflated (4.1.D.1d)

Wheel bolt(s) missing All four wheels (4.2.A.1e)

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

Engine light on

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering arm as chalked (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2015 147,959 miles

engine light on

Pass 6 Mar 2014 145,774 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 141,927 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 137,450 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 137,445 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 134,563 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 130,527 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2009 125,345 miles

slight blow from rear exhaust

Pass 12 Jun 2008 123,295 miles

Advise exhaust heatshield loose & centre mounting poor condition

Fail 14 Dec 2006 118,454 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 118,454 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2005 105,209 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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Y812 XOJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y812 XOJ, 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 Y812 XOJ registered?

Y812 XOJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 July 2001.

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