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YR51 NAE

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

210,122 mi
Last recorded210,122 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 NAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2018 210,122 miles

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

Lower Body has slight corrosion Underbody (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Apr 2018 210,122 miles

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

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

Lower Body has slight corrosion Underbody (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 207,163 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

under body corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2015 204,588 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

fuel and brake lines corroded

under body corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2014 203,287 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all prescribed areas slightly corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2014 203,287 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all prescribed areas slightly corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2012 193,874 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 10 Dec 2012 193,874 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 165,758 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

eml and warning lights on dash

tyres worn on edges

Pass 6 Dec 2010 132,196 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs badly detereated

head lamp pattern poor

near side rear tyre worn low on inner edge

off side front tyre wearing inner edge

off side rear tyre starting to split slightly on inner side wall

off side rear tyre wearing inner edge

rear brake discs badly detereated

Fail 23 Nov 2010 130,811 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs badly detereated

head lamp pattern poor

near side rear tyre worn low on inner edge

off side front tyre wearing inner edge

off side rear tyre starting to split slightly on inner side wall

off side rear tyre wearing inner edge

rear brake discs badly detereated

Pass 3 Oct 2009 97,083 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 2 Oct 2009 97,083 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 218,986 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 218,986 miles

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)

Fail 19 Sep 2008 195,202 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 195,202 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 161,868 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2006 127,827 miles

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

Nearside Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 127,827 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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YR51 NAE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YR51 NAE, 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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YR51 NAE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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