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YD51 UUH

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

150,699 mi
Last recorded150,699 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD51 UUH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 150,699 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear - across axle to rear flexi's (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust system corroded

metal fuel pipes corroded

rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

slight play in steering linkage

undertrays fitted at time of test

Fail 2 Jun 2016 150,692 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing 1 of 5 (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear - across axle to rear flexi's (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust system corroded

metal fuel pipes corroded

rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

slight play in steering linkage

undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Apr 2015 143,791 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pipes corroded

exhaust system corroded

front and rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

rear diff leaking

slight play in steering linkages

spare wheel fitted at time of test

Fail 16 Apr 2015 143,791 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pipes corroded

exhaust system corroded

front and rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

rear diff leaking

slight play in steering linkages

spare wheel fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Mar 2014 135,430 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 128,979 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 128,979 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 123,432 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 123,432 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 117,708 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 108,508 miles

a/ front & rear tyers 3-4 mm

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

a/ all 4 tyers running off INNER edges

a/ offside rear hand brake cable outer caseing starting to split

Fail 5 Mar 2010 108,273 miles

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

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

a/ all 4 tyers running off INNER edges

a/ front & rear tyers 3-4 mm

a/ offside rear hand brake cable outer caseing starting to split

Pass 14 Mar 2009 96,740 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 84,074 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2008 84,074 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 63,882 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 54,951 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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YD51 UUH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YD51 UUH, 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 UUH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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