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Y888 DAT

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,736 mi
Last recorded104,736 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY888 DAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 104,736 miles

All brake discs corroded

Both rear tyres starting to split on the inner side wall

Minor damage to the outer side wall of nearside rear tyre

Rear brake pips corroded

Steering mechanism has slight play

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 103,848 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres inner walls splitting

rear metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 19 May 2016 102,047 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall is cut not severe enough to expose ply or cords

Offside Rear metal brake pipe is corrodded

both sides rear brake discs corroded reducing braking area

engine covers obscuring some components

Pass 5 May 2015 98,775 miles

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

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

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

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

engine undertrays fitted

front headlamps misty

middle exhaust rubber mount split exhaust still secure

nearside rear tyre has cut in sidewall no chords showing

oil leak under car

Pass 2 May 2014 95,619 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2013 94,184 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

center exhaust rubber mount in poor condition

Fail 30 May 2013 94,184 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

center exhaust rubber mount in poor condition

Pass 18 May 2012 91,954 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 91,954 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 89,186 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 89,186 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 85,740 miles

both front tyres bald and cracking on edges but still legal.

Pass 24 Mar 2009 81,518 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2009 81,518 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 76,115 miles

see previous vt32

Fail 5 Apr 2007 76,115 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 63,586 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 63,012 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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Y888 DAT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y888 DAT, 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 Y888 DAT registered?

Y888 DAT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 June 2001.

Is Y888 DAT safe to buy?

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