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Y926 FFV

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,004 mi
Last recorded92,004 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY926 FFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 92,004 miles

Front exhaust mounting missing

Fail 28 Mar 2023 92,004 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust mounting missing

Fail 25 Jan 2023 91,989 miles

Front Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside front inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 87,382 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 87,378 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

Pass 17 Jul 2019 83,154 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 79,536 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear tyre age related cracking

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 13 Jun 2018 79,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre age related cracking

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 1 Jun 2017 76,234 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 76,234 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 74,206 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 74,206 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 73,719 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 73,698 miles

engine management lamp on

Pass 12 Sep 2012 73,666 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 73,666 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 73,542 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 72,403 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 66,934 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 66,934 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 61,697 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low

rear registration plate slightly insecure

Pass 28 Aug 2007 56,282 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

rear registration plate slightly insecure

Pass 25 Aug 2006 51,226 miles

front pads low

Pass 25 Aug 2005 46,436 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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Y926 FFV 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 66.7%.

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 Y926 FFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y926 FFV registered?

Y926 FFV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 June 2001.

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