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Y967 YKJ

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

155,641 mi
Last recorded155,641 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY967 YKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2017 155,641 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp that joins down pipe to centre pipe rotted away (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported support bracket rotten broken away (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BOTH (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working wing mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

arches have rust but no sharp edges

Pass 23 Feb 2016 152,599 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 152,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracks to cords in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement as marked (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 146,956 miles

osf tyre cracking on tread

Fail 13 Nov 2014 146,953 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

osf tyre cracking on tread

Pass 8 Nov 2013 144,230 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 142,473 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 140,542 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 138,291 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 138,291 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 129,072 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 113,978 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2008 113,978 miles

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

N/S/R Inner sidelamp not working.

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 98,211 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 98,211 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 74,766 miles

both rear tyres worn

Pass 5 Dec 2005 61,378 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)

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 YKJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YKJ, 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 YKJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 March 2001.

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