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Y985 RFH

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,350 mi
Last recorded137,350 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY985 RFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 137,350 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 137,346 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 135,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2019 135,039 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 128,027 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp in op

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on inside edge and about to expose cords

Offside Rear tyre badly worn on inside edge

n/s and o/s headlamp lenses deteriorated and images faint

Pass 6 Jul 2017 122,656 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 116,928 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2014 112,811 miles

EML displayed on instrument panel

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

Offside front tyre has damage to inner sidewall (suspect from being driven when flat)

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

front wiper blade slightly smearing

Fail 9 Apr 2014 112,796 miles

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

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

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

EML displayed on instrument panel

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

Offside front tyre has damage to inner sidewall (suspect from being driven when flat)

Offside rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 2 Jun 2012 102,647 miles

both front tyres badly worn on inner shoulder

Pass 6 Sep 2010 92,701 miles

exhaust system corroded.

slight lift in ns/f and os/f bottom ball joints.

unable to check all brake pipes as routed over fuel tank.

Pass 30 Sep 2009 92,108 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 90,361 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 90,361 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 86,979 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 82,783 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 RFH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RFH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y985 RFH registered?

Y985 RFH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 May 2001.

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