MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,080 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering suspension mounting (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c) DANGEROUS
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
major oil leak at gearbox pipe
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y843 KSF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 Y843 KSF, 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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Y843 KSF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 June 2001.
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