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Y849 GEL

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

118,561 mi
Last recorded118,561 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY849 GEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 118,561 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front exhaust flange badly corroded

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded but not in a prescribed area

Nearside Front wing corroded but not considered sharp

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside headlight beam pattern poor

Nearside headlight mount broken, slightly loose

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 118,561 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cup mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front exhaust flange badly corroded

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded but not in a prescribed area

Nearside Front wing corroded but not considered sharp

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside headlight beam pattern poor

Nearside headlight mount broken, slightly loose

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2018 118,560 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arm mount area floor and box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing sharp (3.3 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front exhaust flange badly corroded

Nearside Front headlight beam pattern poor

Nearside Front wing corroded but not considered sharp

Nearside headlight mount broken, slightly loose

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

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

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

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

outer sills covered

Pass 24 Jul 2017 107,726 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

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

Nearside headlight bracket broken but not insecure

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

Rear floor/spare wheel carrier badly corroded but not in a prescribed area

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all rear brake pipes covered in grease

both rear brakes binding slightly

undertray fitted

Fail 14 Jun 2017 107,726 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion of the bonnet (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre floor (5.2.6)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced dim (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre floor (5.2.6)

Front number plate slightly damaged

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

Nearside headlight bracket broken

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

Rear floor/spare wheel carrier badly corroded but not in a prescribed area

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both rear brake pipes greased

both rear brakes binding slightly

undertray fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2016 100,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced effecting beam pattern (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced effecting beam pattern (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Apr 2016 100,414 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front exhaust mounting broken off

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced effecting beam pattern (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced effecting beam pattern (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 88,400 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 79,404 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 79,404 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 66,273 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 66,273 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 66,223 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 64,058 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 52,130 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 43,955 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 39,580 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 35,594 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 31,804 miles

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL IS LOW

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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Y849 GEL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y849 GEL, 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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Y849 GEL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 April 2001.

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