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YV51 OKF

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 OKF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2021

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

Nearside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 132,386 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both rear tyres badly worn inner edges

corrosion both front inner wings

under trays fitted

wear and slight pitting front discs

Fail 5 Mar 2020 132,334 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both rear tyres badly worn inner edges

corrosion both front inner wings

under trays fitted

wear and slight pitting front discs

Pass 12 Dec 2018
Pass 29 Jun 2017 121,442 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

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

corrosion around fuel filter mounting area

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

rear heat shield insecure

uneven wear rear tyres

Fail 27 Jun 2017 121,441 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

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

corrosion around fuel filter mounting area

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

rear heat shield insecure

uneven wear rear tyres

Pass 6 May 2016 117,485 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 117,485 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 116,518 miles

Both front tyres close to wear bars

Pass 7 Feb 2014 116,021 miles

front brake pads wearing low

front exhaust clamp / joint deteriorated by corrosion

nearside front and offside front wishbone bushes starting to deteriorate

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm

nearside front upper joint has a small amount of play

nearside rear brake pipe needs greasing

offside front upper joint has small amount of play in joint

Fail 23 Jan 2014 116,021 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads wearing low

front exhaust clamp / joint deteriorated by corrosion

nearside and offside lower wishbone bushes starting to deteriorate

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm

nearside rear metal brake pipe needs cleaning and greasing

Pass 31 Oct 2012 112,953 miles

nearside front and offside rear tyres low tread depth

Pass 24 Oct 2011 109,662 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2011 109,662 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 102,514 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 102,514 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 92,624 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 82,268 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

repairs to o/s/r light lens

Pass 11 Sep 2007 69,955 miles

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

outside edges of front tyres worn

Pass 19 Sep 2006 56,919 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 56,919 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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YV51 OKF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 4,266cc 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 YV51 OKF, 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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YV51 OKF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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