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YT51 OYB

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

103,095 mi
Last recorded103,095 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 OYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2021 103,095 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

all 4 tyres badly cracked & perished. ADVISE REPLACE ALL.

Fail 22 Dec 2021 103,094 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

all 4 tyres badly cracked & perished. ADVISE REPLACE ALL.

Pass 30 Dec 2020 102,600 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to Front and Rear Suspension Components

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and Nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 102,374 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

corrosion to front & rear suspension components

Pass 4 Jan 2019 101,991 miles

Both headlamps in poor conditions.

Fail 28 Dec 2018 101,985 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside track rod (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Both headlamps in poor conditions.

Pass 7 Dec 2017 101,305 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 101,305 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 100,635 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener on interior mirror. ()

Pass 26 Nov 2015 99,831 miles

both headlamps deteriorated giving a slightly reduced output of light.

Fail 25 Nov 2015 99,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

both headlamps deteriorated giving a slightly reduced output of light.

Pass 17 Nov 2014 98,872 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 97,848 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 97,822 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 95,139 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 91,644 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 87,220 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 81,064 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 68,181 miles

osf and nsf tyres are wearing the inner edges

Pass 6 Sep 2007 59,547 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 48,423 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyre depths getting low on edges

Pass 6 Sep 2006 48,423 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyre depths getting low on edges

Pass 9 Sep 2005 39,264 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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YT51 OYB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YT51 OYB, 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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YT51 OYB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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