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Y944 HHT

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

126,590 mi
Last recorded126,590 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY944 HHT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2015 126,590 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Mar 2015 126,590 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 193,971 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 193,971 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2013 182,250 miles

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

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

both sides front tyres worn on inner edges

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2013 182,250 miles

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

both sides front tyres worn on inner edges

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2012 177,855 miles

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

nearside rear parking brake low reading

nearside rear tyre heavily worn on edges advise replacement

steering idler arm bush heavily worn

Fail 6 Feb 2012 177,839 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

nearside rear parking brake low reading

nearside rear tyre heavily worn on edges advise replacement

unable to check front suspension components due to broken spring likely to displace on lifting

Pass 7 Feb 2011 103,942 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 7 Feb 2011 103,942 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 10 Feb 2010 95,753 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 95,197 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 95,146 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2008 88,032 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 87,907 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 67,474 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2005 43,135 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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Y944 HHT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 Y944 HHT, 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 Y944 HHT registered?

Y944 HHT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 March 2001.

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