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Y956 YFP

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

121,371 mi
Last recorded121,371 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY956 YFP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 121,371 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear light slightly damage

Fail 23 Feb 2019 121,371 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear light slightly damage

Pass 15 Mar 2018 117,574 miles

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (front to rear) (7.2.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (front to rear ) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (front to rear) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre close on the edge

Fail 15 Mar 2018 117,574 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (front to rear) (7.2.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (front to rear ) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (front to rear) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre close on the edge

Pass 24 Feb 2017 112,700 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 112,700 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively chafed front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Anti-roll bar severely distorted ( d ) bushes (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 107,765 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play BOTH N/S AND O/S (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 107,764 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both N/S and O/S (3.5.1g)

Front wheel bearing has slight play BOTH N/S AND O/S (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 103,548 miles

Nearside Rear 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 31 Jan 2014
Pass 31 Jan 2013 89,710 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 89,708 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 83,281 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 82,298 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

both rear brake discs slightly worn

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 29 Jul 2010 71,620 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Nov 2009 69,270 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 69,269 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2008 61,688 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 61,688 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 59,468 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 51,041 miles

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 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 12 Sep 2005 42,615 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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Y956 YFP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y956 YFP, 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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Y956 YFP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 August 2001.

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