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Y985 KCS

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

109,596 mi
Last recorded109,596 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY985 KCS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 109,596 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 99,356 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 99,325 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 99,321 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 97,898 miles

Front exhaust hanger corroded away. System is adequately supported

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 May 2018 97,867 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front exhaust hanger corroded away. System is adequately supported

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 95,671 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 95,671 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 92,113 miles

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

engine management light is on.

front nearside fog light not working.

front wiper blade starting to smear on screen.

nearside front tyre worn to outer edges.

rear nearside parking brake sticking

slight lift in nearside front bottom ball joint.

slight play in both front wheel bearings.

surface corrosion and blistering to rear arches and along bumper line.

surface corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipes.

Fail 4 Nov 2013 92,113 miles

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

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

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

engine management light is on.

front nearside fog light not working.

front wiper blade starting to smear on screen.

nearside front tyre worn to outer edges.

rear nearside parking brake sticking

slight lift in nearside front bottom ball joint.

slight play in both front wheel bearings.

surface corrosion and blistering to rear arches and along bumper line.

surface corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipes.

Pass 27 May 2010 80,811 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2010 80,811 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

battery flat

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 71,143 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 60,203 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 52,928 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 52,928 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

O/S Door mirror indicator lense cracked

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2006 51,999 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

bonnet damage to nearside front

engine management light staying on

offside door mirror indicator glass damaged

offside front wing damaged

rear brake pads worn

slight play in both front hubs

Pass 7 Jan 2006 44,529 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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Y985 KCS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y985 KCS, 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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Y985 KCS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 April 2001.

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