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YP51 NME

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

133,365 mi
Last recorded133,365 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP51 NME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 133,365 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 133,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 130,987 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2.0mm bald inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front inner wings corroded but not structural or regarded excessive

o/s/f fog light not working

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2017 121,420 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

both front and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 121,420 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

both front and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 May 2016 104,305 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

front wiper poor

rear brake application slightly uneven

rear brake discs slightly corroded - pads approx 3mm

Fail 6 May 2016 103,630 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near attachment bracket to spare wheel well (3.6.B.2c)

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

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded close to failure criteria - unable to fully assess as has been painted (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

front wiper poor

offside front tyre worn inner edge smooth - almost to cords - outer sidewall slightly damaged

rear brake application slightly uneven

rear brake discs slightly corroded - pads approx 3mm

Pass 8 Apr 2015 95,936 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 94,953 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2014 94,952 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2013 92,923 miles

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

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

front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2013 92,917 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 90,628 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 90,628 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 76,750 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 58,327 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 46,068 miles

nearside rear metal brake pipe slight corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2008 42,327 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 35,505 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 27,604 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

rear nearside driveshaft oilseal leaking at dif

Pass 22 Feb 2006 27,604 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear nearside driveshaft oilseal leaking at dif

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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YP51 NME is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YP51 NME, 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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YP51 NME is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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