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J16 GYO

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,602 mi
Last recorded62,602 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 GYO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 62,602 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 62,508 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 62,083 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 61,302 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracks appearing on outer wall

Offside Rear tyre cracks appearing on outer wall

Pass 8 Feb 2016 60,023 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracks appearing on outer wall

Offside Rear tyre cracks appearing on outer wall

Pass 3 Dec 2014 58,677 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 57,757 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 57,747 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 56,704 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 56,704 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 55,870 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 53,439 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 52,302 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 50,429 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 50,423 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 46,695 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 42,487 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 37,237 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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J16 GYO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J16 GYO, 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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What year was J16 GYO registered?

J16 GYO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 July 2001.

Is J16 GYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J16 GYO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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