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SP51 YMS

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

162,029 mi
Last recorded162,029 miles
Recorded on14 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 YMS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2015 162,029 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 153,276 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2013
Fail 30 Apr 2013

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 135,359 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 135,359 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 117,950 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 102,825 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 86,934 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 79,489 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 65,851 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 58,587 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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SP51 YMS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SP51 YMS, 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

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What year was SP51 YMS registered?

SP51 YMS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is SP51 YMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP51 YMS shows 12 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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