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Y817 KBW

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

117,334 mi
Last recorded117,334 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY817 KBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 117,334 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion to wheel arches

Pass 4 Jul 2022 114,957 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Fog lamp is not working

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 111,224 miles

Offside Front fog lamp n/w

Fail 23 Apr 2021 111,223 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front fog lamp n/w

Pass 14 May 2020 104,770 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 95,885 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 95,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 87,240 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 81,704 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 75,874 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 72,644 miles

Front tyre inner edges worn smooth.

Pass 31 Mar 2014 67,421 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 67,421 miles

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 64,343 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight exhaust blow manifold area

Pass 13 Mar 2012 61,346 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 58,649 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 55,251 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 48,538 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing low on edges

Fail 24 Feb 2009 48,536 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 6 Mar 2008 42,777 miles

chip in windscreen zone B

please note stickers on windscreen within the swept area could be an mot failure

unable to check certain items due to plastic shielding

Pass 7 Mar 2007 37,428 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 31,659 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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Y817 KBW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y817 KBW, 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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Y817 KBW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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