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Y889 JCS

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

123,473 mi
Last recorded123,473 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY889 JCS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 123,473 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 119,949 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine warning light on

exhaust hanger broken centre front

rear centre exhaust hanger held by wire

Fail 20 Jan 2018 119,891 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine warning light on

exhaust hanger broken centre front

rear centre exhaust hanger held by wire

Pass 23 Jan 2017 115,311 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 115,311 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 108,458 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 108,458 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cuts to tread no exposed cords

Pass 21 Apr 2015 106,029 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

n/s front tyre low tread on edges

Pass 2 May 2014 101,643 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 101,613 miles

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

front exhaust bracket broken

slight brake bind to o/s/r wheel

Pass 9 May 2013 98,198 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

metal fuel pipes corroded

offside front tyre worn on edges close to legal limit

rear diff oil leak

rear metal brake pipes corroded

slight movement in nearside steering ideler

slight movement in offside steering arm

underside of vehical slight corrosion recommend oil spray

Fail 9 May 2013 98,198 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

metal fuel pipes corroded

offside front tyre worn on edges close to legal limit

rear diff oil leak

rear metal brake pipes corroded

slight movement in nearside steering ideler

slight movement in offside steering arm

underside of vehical slight corrosion recommend oil spray

Pass 12 May 2012 94,131 miles

metal brake pipes corroded

offside front tyre worn close to limit outside edge

offside rear tyre cracked and perished and close to limit of 1.6mm

rear diff oil leak

slight movement in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 12 May 2012 94,131 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

metal brake pipes corroded

offside front tyre worn close to limit outside edge

offside rear tyre cracked and perished and close to limit of 1.6mm

rear diff oil leak

slight movement in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 24 May 2011 88,964 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 88,824 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 84,220 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2009 78,841 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 71,895 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 71,895 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 62,098 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 62,098 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 53,912 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 53,911 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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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Y889 JCS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Y889 JCS, 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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Y889 JCS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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