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Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower bumper damaged
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front fog light not working
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside headlamp slightly loose
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front road wheel close to touching arch liner (appears to be misaligned)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
play in steering system
surface corrosion to underside various
underseal / filler applied to offside front suspension arm mounting area
Front Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front fog light not working
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside headlamp slightly loose
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
play in steering system
surface corrosion to underside various
underseal / filler applied to offside front suspension arm mounting area
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front FOG LAMP NOT WORKING
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front GEARBOX TRANSMISSION FLUID PIPES CORRODED
Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened LOWER SUSPENSION ARM (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front FOG LAMP NOT WORKING
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front GEARBOX TRANSMISSION FLUID PIPES CORRODED
Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened LOWER SUSPENSION ARM (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play ball joint on steering idler arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower spotlamp inoperative
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight tear on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from axle diff housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated bush (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
rear diff leak
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated bush (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front fog lamp not working
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
rear diff leak
diff oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
diff oil leak
Oil leak from diff ()
Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak from diff ()
Aftermarket high intensity head lights fitted, no wash system or self levelling fitted
brake pad wear sensor wire not connected and hanging loose
diff leaking oil through shaft seals
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Aftermarket high intensity head lights fitted, no wash system or self levelling fitted
brake pad wear sensor wire not connected and hanging loose
diff leaking oil through shaft seals
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
offside front suspension wishbone component area looks possibly repaired with filler/underseal
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
o/s/r brake disc slightly scored
centre brake light - one bulb not working
oil leak from diff
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YD51 UTO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in White with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
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 YD51 UTO, 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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YD51 UTO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 September 2001.
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