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Y840 PDG

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

144,593 mi
Last recorded144,593 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY840 PDG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 144,593 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 144,592 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 144,368 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 139,294 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2018

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 129,634 miles

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

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

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

headlights faded

Pass 8 Jul 2016 120,706 miles

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

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

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

eml light on

Pass 26 Jun 2015 110,925 miles

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

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

front tyres low/bald edges.

Pass 7 Jul 2014 101,421 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2014 101,421 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 91,847 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 91,772 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on indicating a fault.

Pass 29 Jun 2012 83,520 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 75,443 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2010 69,971 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 69,004 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 61,686 miles

front wiper blade smears

Pass 9 Jun 2008 52,580 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

heat/shield loose and rattling on exhaust downpipe.

Pass 9 Jun 2007 43,979 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres bald on inner and outer edges

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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Y840 PDG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y840 PDG, 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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Y840 PDG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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