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Y999 NJB

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

142,775 mi
Last recorded142,775 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY999 NJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 142,775 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 142,775 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2019 138,897 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes on the lower bulkhead area (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush/joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

both headlamp lenses are deteriorated

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Aug 2018 129,793 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 14 Aug 2018 129,793 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

both headlamp dipped beam images are weak

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Aug 2017 119,222 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

engine management lamp is on

Pass 15 Aug 2016 112,735 miles

Centre exhaust bracket is missing, the exhaust is still secure though

Offside Front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 112,735 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre exhaust bracket is missing, the exhaust is still secure though

Offside Front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 104,579 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

center exhaust mounting losse

Fail 10 Aug 2015 104,579 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

center exhaust mounting losse

Pass 17 Sep 2014 95,357 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 84,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 77,202 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Fail 29 Aug 2012 77,202 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Pass 1 Sep 2011 68,620 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 62,496 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 55,857 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 50,770 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 50,770 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 45,681 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 41,652 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 41,650 miles

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

advise child seat fitted offside rear

Pass 2 Sep 2005 35,360 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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Y999 NJB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 Y999 NJB, 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 Y999 NJB registered?

Y999 NJB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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