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Y848 RFH

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

118,746 mi
Last recorded118,746 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY848 RFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 118,746 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2020 115,520 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 111,658 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

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

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

Rear diff leak

Pass 30 Apr 2018 105,522 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

diff leaking

Pass 11 Apr 2017 102,018 miles

Exhaust heat shield fixings corroded away rear centre section up to Diff

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs in very poor condition (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs in very poor condition (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 102,018 miles

Exhaust heat shield fixings corroded away rear centre section up to Diff

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs in very poor condition (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. Adjust to correct setting (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs in very poor condition (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 99,345 miles

Front Road wheel slightly damaged both sides outside rim damage (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 99,345 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine serpentine belt braking up REQ REPLACEMENT

Front Road wheel slightly damaged both sides outside rim damage (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened in very poor condition lower end in suspension arm (2.4.A.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 97,181 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2014 92,597 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 92,597 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 86,523 miles

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

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

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 30 Apr 2012 81,528 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 74,747 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 65,367 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 58,073 miles

oil leak on rear diff

Pass 10 Apr 2008 49,578 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 40,112 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 34,571 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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Y848 RFH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 Y848 RFH, 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 Y848 RFH registered?

Y848 RFH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 May 2001.

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