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Y851 GYA

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

123,721 mi
Last recorded123,721 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY851 GYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2019 123,721 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

front number plate slightly damaged

gearbox slight oil leak

offside rear inner sill slightly corroded by jacking point

rear diff slight oil leak

rear subframe corroded

rear suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2019 123,720 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both head lamps deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

front number plate slightly damaged

gearbox slight oil leak

offside rear inner sill slightly corroded by jacking point

rear diff slight oil leak

rear subframe corroded

rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2018 116,855 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Slight damage front number plate

Fail 7 Nov 2018 116,852 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre and rear exhaust mounts corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Slight damage front number plate

Pass 9 Nov 2017 109,248 miles

Front and rear exhaust support brackets noted to be corroded and broken - system still supported.

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear fuel filler hoses noted to be perished.

Offside Rear wheel arch is slightly corroded.

Oil leak gearbox area ()

Slight damage to front number plate - unlikely to be misread.

Fail 9 Nov 2017 109,248 miles

Front and rear exhaust support brackets noted to be corroded and broken - system still supported.

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fuel filler hoses noted to be perished.

Offside Rear wheel arch is slightly corroded.

Oil leak gearbox area ()

Slight damage to front number plate - unlikely to be misread.

Pass 7 Nov 2016 102,537 miles

Front both tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2016 102,343 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside low-39% (3.7.B.5b)

Front both tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 95,566 miles

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

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

Offside Front nail in tyre

Offside Fuel hose slightly damaged filler breather age cracks (7.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 88,440 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre edges worn

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Fail 31 Oct 2014 88,438 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

both rear brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre edges worn

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 20 Dec 2013 82,551 miles

Nearside front tyre edges worn

Offside front tyre edges worn

Fail 20 Dec 2013 82,551 miles

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

Nearside front tyre edges worn

Offside front tyre edges worn

Pass 4 Dec 2012 75,475 miles

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

oil leak on gearbox and rear diff

Fail 4 Dec 2012 75,475 miles

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

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

oil leak on gearbox and rear diff

Pass 6 Dec 2011 109,893 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 60,643 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 54,571 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 46,469 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 35,143 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 28,690 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 27,699 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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Y851 GYA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 Y851 GYA, 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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Y851 GYA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 March 2001.

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