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Y853 XNH

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

155,176 mi
Last recorded155,176 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY853 XNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 155,176 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 151,671 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front position lamp(s) not working X2 (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced X2 (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 (3.6.B.4d)

coil spring corroded X4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 142,860 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2014 142,860 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

205/55 r16 91w michelin

eml on

heavy gearbox oil leaks

n/s/f tyre worn low on edges recommend attention

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on edges

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Pass 11 Nov 2013 130,107 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2013 130,107 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

em light on

Pass 6 Nov 2012 117,161 miles

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

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

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

oil around gearbox

Fail 6 Nov 2012 117,160 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

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

oil around gearbox

Pass 30 Sep 2011 13,384 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 103,382 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

EML light on

rear coil springs difficult to inspect

Pass 1 Oct 2010 90,306 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 90,306 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 64,743 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 54,998 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 46,654 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 39,819 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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Y853 XNH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y853 XNH, 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 Y853 XNH registered?

Y853 XNH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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