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Y826 UGX

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

291,563 mi
Last recorded291,563 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY826 UGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2024 291,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2024 291,563 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 286,506 miles

Front Nearside front & offside front arches corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Nearside rear & offside rear arches corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2022 279,736 miles

Nearside Front & Offside Front wings corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear & Offside Rear arches corroded

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2022 279,736 miles

Nearside Front & Offside Front wings corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear & Offside Rear arches corroded

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 266,650 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated & Offside Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 266,650 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated & Offside Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 144,585 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 139,572 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 139,572 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 132,389 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres are wearing on the edges

front and rear brake discs are showing signs of wear

slight play in both front outer anti roll bar bushes

Pass 8 Jul 2016 124,881 miles

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

both front tyres are wearing on the edges (may require tracking)

both rear flexi brake hoses are starting to perish

center fuel pipe is corroded

front and rear brake discs are showing signs of wear

offside rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2015 118,876 miles

Near-Side Front Fog lamp Is not working.

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 109,037 miles

front tyre treads worn smooth on inner edges

Pass 2 Apr 2013 103,569 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WORN INNER EDGES

DAMAGE TO O/S FLOOR

O/S/F BOTTOM BALL JOINT WORN TO LIMITS

OIL LEAK FROM DIFF

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODING AT BASE

REAR FLEXI BRAKE HOSES PERISHED

SILL COVERS FITTED

SLIGHT FRAY IN N/S/F SEAT BELT

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F WHEEL BEARING

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING BOX

Pass 7 Dec 2011 93,015 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 93,015 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 86,982 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 86,982 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 80,916 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 75,405 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 59,877 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 59,877 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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Y826 UGX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 Y826 UGX, 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 Y826 UGX registered?

Y826 UGX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 May 2001.

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