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J40 YSY

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

94,016 mi
Last recorded94,016 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 YSY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2015 94,016 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 94,175 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 93,777 miles

Centre rear exhaust bracket broken away from exhaust but system still fully supported at time of test

Headlamp level sensor insecure (corroded away from fixing point)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 85,613 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2010 80,998 miles

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

n/s/f tyre side wall perished

Pass 25 Jun 2009 76,960 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 76,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 21 May 2008 63,898 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 62,593 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 61,063 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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J40 YSY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 J40 YSY, 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 J40 YSY registered?

J40 YSY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 July 2001.

Is J40 YSY safe to buy?

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