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J2 TYD

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,346 mi
Last recorded116,346 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 TYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 116,346 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 114,622 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 110,420 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014

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

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2013 102,074 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 102,063 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 100,644 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 95,537 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 95,417 miles

o.s.r tyer on legal limit

Pass 29 Apr 2009 88,026 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 29 Apr 2009 88,026 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2008 81,847 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 82,847 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2007 81,259 miles

fuel and brake pipes along floor at front corroded require attention

Pass 15 May 2006 80,633 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 80,625 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate is cracked

o/s drive shaft oil seal is leaking

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

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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J2 TYD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J2 TYD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J2 TYD?

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What year was J2 TYD registered?

J2 TYD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is J2 TYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J2 TYD shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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