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K9 YRU

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,936 mi
Last recorded120,936 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK9 YRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2016 120,936 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all front suspension corroded

all rear brake pipes corroded

all rear suspension corroded

both front brake discs corroded

front brake getting low

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2015 120,058 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

front to rear brake pipes have corrosion

fuel pipe has corrosion

Pass 29 Jan 2014 119,417 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear discs have are slightly corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2013 118,673 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 112,649 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s side repeater is damaged but still orange

Fail 20 Apr 2012 112,649 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s side repeater is damaged but still orange

Pass 23 Nov 2010 92,947 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 89,762 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 79,286 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 18 Mar 2009 79,286 miles

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 Apr 2008 71,439 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 71,439 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 12 Apr 2007 63,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 63,533 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 56,680 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 51,244 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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K9 YRU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc 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 K9 YRU, 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 K9 YRU registered?

K9 YRU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 March 2001.

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