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Y873 XJU

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,162 mi
Last recorded140,162 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY873 XJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 140,162 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded through out the all car (3.6.B.2c)

Central Front seat belt has tape rapped around it

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Oil leak ()

aircon pipe broken and hanging freely

eml light on

sill covers fitted

very heavly corrioded under car

Fail 18 Oct 2017 139,686 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (inner sidewall) (4.1.D.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded through out the all car (3.6.B.2c)

Central Front seat belt has tape rapped around it

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Oil leak ()

aircon pipe broken and hanging freely

eml light on

sill covers fitted

very heavly corrioded under car

Pass 1 Nov 2016 134,146 miles

ESP light on

engine managment light on

underbody and suspension areas slight corrosion

Fail 27 Oct 2016 134,145 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake performance not tested brake pipe leaking (3.7.A.1)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

ESP light on

brake fluid level low

engine managment light on

underbody and suspension areas slight corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2015 131,138 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 131,139 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 128,685 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 128,681 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 122,993 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 122,993 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 115,866 miles

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

n/s rear tyre cracked

Pass 22 Oct 2011 173,840 miles

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

all tyres inner sidewalls split

Pass 23 Oct 2010 100,840 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 100,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 94,628 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 94,268 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 86,815 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 80,725 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 80,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2006 67,147 miles

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)

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

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

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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Y873 XJU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y873 XJU, 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 Y873 XJU registered?

Y873 XJU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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