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Y842 NLR

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

85,294 mi
Last recorded85,294 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY842 NLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 85,294 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 77,561 miles

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

Plastic covers fitted over outer sills

Pass 20 Jul 2020 68,079 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 56,415 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 55,854 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 54,853 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded - slight brake judder

Both rear tyres tread depth down to 3mm

Front and Rear Registration plates delaminating

Pass 19 May 2016 53,187 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 May 2016 53,187 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2015 52,556 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 50,454 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 48,062 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 45,273 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 May 2011 43,651 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 May 2010 39,727 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2010 39,727 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 May 2009 36,685 miles

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

number plates cracked and delaminateing

Pass 23 May 2008 33,806 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 33,806 miles

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

Front Registration Plate Cracked

Offside front tyre worn, nearing legal limit

Pass 22 May 2007 29,801 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 24,110 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 24,110 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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Y842 NLR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 Y842 NLR, 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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Y842 NLR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y842 NLR shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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