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Y993 STR

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

84,502 mi
Last recorded84,502 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY993 STR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 84,502 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 84,502 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 74,451 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 68,898 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak from engine ()

Oil leak from rear diff ()

Pass 5 Apr 2017 60,544 miles

Auxiliary belt splitting

Front brake discs lipped

Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (2.5.A.3c)

Gearbox oil leak

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Slight rumble from offside rear when rotated

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 60,544 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Auxiliary belt splitting

Front brake discs lipped

Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (2.5.A.3c)

Gearbox oil leak

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Slight rumble from offside rear when rotated

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 50,964 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 37,139 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 37,139 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 36,938 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 36,628 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 36,164 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 36,164 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 35,804 miles

oil leak [gearbox union? ]

Pass 16 Jul 2009 34,675 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 34,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 32,669 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 30,524 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 28,036 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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Y993 STR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y993 STR, 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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What year was Y993 STR registered?

Y993 STR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 May 2001.

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