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Y868 XAY

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

201,414 mi
Last recorded201,414 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY868 XAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2014 201,414 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 201,414 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 192,853 miles

EML on

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 178,619 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Jul 2012 178,363 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jul 2011 161,379 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Jul 2011 161,359 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 146,089 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Jul 2010 145,825 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 131,679 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 131,658 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 116,669 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 116,669 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

WIPER BLADE,NUMBER PLATES,OFFSIDE REAR TYRE LOW ON TREAD,ON WEARBANDS,REAR DISCS CORRODING,REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

Pass 14 Jul 2007 98,703 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 98,703 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front + rear number plates water getting in just ok at time of test. †chip/ crack on screen ok at time of test. †sat nav mounting on screen needs moving.

Pass 22 Jul 2006 78,759 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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Y868 XAY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 Y868 XAY, 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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Y868 XAY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 July 2001.

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