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Y898 KKE

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

71,283 mi
Last recorded71,283 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY898 KKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 71,283 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 68,840 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Slightly misty (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Going bald on inner edge and close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Ball joint boot cracking

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Going bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak at engine end of transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 67,006 miles

Engine oil and transmission oil leak.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front fog lamp inop nearside front.

Head lamp beam image weak due to deteriorated head lamps.

Leak from rear diff.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 66,995 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine oil and transmission oil leak.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front fog lamp inop nearside front.

Head lamp beam image weak due to deteriorated head lamps.

Leak from rear diff.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 63,826 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

drivers seat rear catch inop

interior mirror missing

Pass 18 Sep 2017 58,906 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 54,625 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 54,570 miles

N/S/R tyre perished between primary grooves of tread but not deep enough to reach cords

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

O/S/R tyre perished between primary grooves of tread but not deep enough to reach cords

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 54,570 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/R tyre perished between primary grooves of tread but not deep enough to reach cords

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

O/S/R tyre perished between primary grooves of tread but not deep enough to reach cords

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

Pass 15 May 2014 54,489 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 54,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 May 2012 54,416 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 54,411 miles

engine management light on

front tyres warn inner edge

Fail 6 Apr 2011 54,407 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine management light on

front tyres warn inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2010 54,396 miles

n/s front tyre worn on edges and damaged on inner sidewall

Pass 12 Feb 2009 54,261 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 53,866 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 46,905 miles

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

advise off side rear tyre slight split inside wall

Pass 16 Mar 2006 36,726 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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Y898 KKE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y898 KKE, 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 Y898 KKE registered?

Y898 KKE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 May 2001.

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