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YG51 PUZ

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

139,551 mi
Last recorded139,551 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 PUZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2020 139,551 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 138,611 miles

play in steering+joints,suspension components+sills+exhaust+wheel arches+bodywork corroding

Fail 22 Aug 2019 138,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +perishing (5.2.3 (e))

play in steering+joints,suspension components+sills+exhaust+wheel arches+bodywork corroding

Pass 26 Jul 2018 134,852 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edges+cuts,play in steering+joints,suspension components+subframes+sills corroding

Fail 19 Jul 2018 134,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside front+offside rear tyre wearing on edges+cuts,play in steering+ joints,suspension components+subframes +sills corroding

Pass 13 Jul 2017 130,719 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front tyre sidewall damaged/perishing

both outer sills corroded

underside of vehicle has slight corrosion in various areas

Pass 13 Jun 2016 126,426 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 124,834 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 124,763 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 122,518 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 122,508 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

nearside front tyre perishing

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 11 Jul 2013 119,826 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 117,494 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 117,491 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 114,373 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 106,347 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 106,347 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 99,282 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Feb 2009 99,282 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 88,750 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 74,831 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 63,633 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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YG51 PUZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YG51 PUZ, 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 YG51 PUZ registered?

YG51 PUZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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