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Y937 XBU

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,324 mi
Last recorded139,324 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY937 XBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2021 139,324 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

center ex box slightly leaking

headlights going cloudy and starting to affect aim patterns

Fail 29 May 2021 139,323 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

center exhaust box leaking gases

headlights so cloudy may affect aim patterns when dip bulbs work

Pass 5 Jun 2020 138,485 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (at rear flexi hose) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 May 2019 137,789 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 132,773 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 123,772 miles

All side repeaters discoloured

Front registration plate damaged

Offside front headlamp lens faded

Offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Slight wear at front anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 31 May 2016 122,546 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush offside front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 21 May 2016 122,511 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush offside front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

underbody general corrosion

Pass 9 May 2015 116,569 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 110,647 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2013 107,756 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 104,346 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 104,346 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011
Pass 28 Aug 2009 84,332 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 76,252 miles

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

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

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 27 Jul 2007 66,538 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 54,159 miles

exhaust front pipe joint leaking slightly. both rear tyres getting low on tread.

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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Y937 XBU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 Y937 XBU, 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 Y937 XBU registered?

Y937 XBU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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