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YJ51 XGW

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

116,493 mi
Last recorded116,493 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 XGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 116,493 miles

Corrosion to under body

Nearside front headlamp beam image deteriorated

Play in steering couplings

Slight blow centre exhaust

Slight fluctuation both rear brakes

Fail 29 Sep 2017 116,354 miles

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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Corrosion to under body

Nearside front headlamp beam image deteriorated

Play in steering couplings

Slight blow centre exhaust

Slight fluctuation both rear brakes

Pass 23 Sep 2016 105,649 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 105,649 miles

Emissions not tested all levels ex high (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 105,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres aew worn inner edges

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2015 105,240 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres aew worn inner edges

exhaust heat shield is insecure

exhuast system is corroded

fuel pipes corroded

noise coming from n/s/r brake

Pass 1 Oct 2014 104,945 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front tyre has slight damage to the side wall

nearside rear tyre has cracks to the tread but not deep enough to reach the cords

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 2 Oct 2013 104,587 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inner egde

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Sep 2013 104,587 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inner egde

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2012 104,032 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front lowering spring fitted

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2011 102,506 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

lowered suspension fitted to the front

Pass 16 Sep 2010 98,552 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 93,103 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 18 Dec 2009 93,033 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Dec 2008 85,069 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear tyres catching plastic cover.

rear brakes uneven.rear brake discs deteriated.metal brake pipes deteriating.

unable to fully check under car due to covers. unable to fully see rear springs.

windscreen marked.

Pass 19 Dec 2007 77,613 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

co at idle just passed.

rear brakes uneven.

unable to fully see rear springs.

Pass 20 Dec 2006 69,548 miles

o/s/f tyre on 3mm

slight play n/s/f suspension.

unable to fully check rear springs due to arms.

unable to fully check sills due to covers.

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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YJ51 XGW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YJ51 XGW, 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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YJ51 XGW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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