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Y967 OHL

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

138,274 mi
Last recorded138,274 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY967 OHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 138,274 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken but still supported

Fail 22 Jul 2016 138,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre exhaust bracket broken but still supported

Fail 2 Jul 2016 138,258 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 137,675 miles

n/s headlight at maximum height

Pass 10 Jun 2014 127,704 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 127,694 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 115,397 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 114,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front outer wheel rims damaged

front fog lamp inoperative

n/s and o/s front anti roll bar rubbers deteriorated resulting in slight movement

o/s/f sidelight dull

oil leak

plastic outer sill covers fitted

sections of the highlevel stop lamp not working however more than 50% illuminates

vehicle fron panel and cross member has accident damage

Pass 26 Jun 2012 90,562 miles

some play in both front lower ball joints

Fail 26 Jun 2012

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

some play in both front lower ball joints

Pass 30 Jun 2011 85,592 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 85,557 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Damage to front cross member

Pass 28 Oct 2009 80,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2009 80,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 73,690 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 71,111 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 61,924 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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Y967 OHL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 Y967 OHL, 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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Y967 OHL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 July 2001.

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