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Y88 ANG

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

178,608 mi
Last recorded178,608 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY88 ANG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 178,608 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 174,202 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 174,164 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 174,164 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2017 173,665 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 162,264 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine light on

front fog light near side not working

Pass 11 Aug 2015 150,400 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

engine light on.

Fail 10 Aug 2015 150,399 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine light on

Fail 17 Sep 2014 150,374 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 2 Sep 2013 144,806 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 138,608 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear fuel pipe coroded

Fail 21 Aug 2012 138,607 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear fuel pipe coroded

Pass 31 Aug 2011 127,296 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010

full inspection of sills not possible, covered in mouldings.

Pass 8 Aug 2009 102,277 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

full inspection of sills not possible, covered in mouldings/

Pass 22 Jul 2008 92,126 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2008 92,126 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 72,436 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 28,348 miles

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

full inspection of sills not possible, covered in mouldings. full inspetion of brake pipes above petrol tank not possible.

Pass 11 Jul 2006 63,284 miles

full inspection of sills not possible, covered in mouldings.

full inspection of sills not possible, covered in mouldings.

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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Y88 ANG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Orange with a 1,998cc 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 Y88 ANG, 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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Y88 ANG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 March 2001.

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