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Y945 DBA

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

131,462 mi
Last recorded131,462 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY945 DBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 131,462 miles

corrosion full length of outer body on nearside and off side but no holes or sharp edges yet

Pass 16 Nov 2021 130,332 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 129,728 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 124,387 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 124,366 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking block plate (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking block plate (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2018 120,234 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 115,264 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 115,264 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 107,923 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 99,536 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 94,104 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 88,185 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 83,745 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 79,149 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 72,285 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2010 72,275 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 56,710 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 51,624 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 51,624 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 49,571 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 44,708 miles

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

bumper insecure

coolant leaking

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2006 44,708 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

bumper insecure

coolant leaking

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

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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Y945 DBA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 Y945 DBA, 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 Y945 DBA registered?

Y945 DBA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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