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X428 YFG

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,419 mi
Last recorded119,419 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX428 YFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 119,419 miles

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

Plastic sill covers fitted unable to inspect for corrosion

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 113,354 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 105,490 miles

Centre exhaust flange corroded

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 97,283 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 97,283 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 92,003 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 87,305 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 83,452 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall slight damage

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear axle oil leak

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Aug 2010 78,640 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre cut but not deep enough to reavh plys and worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear axle oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2010 78,640 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f tyre cut but not deep enough to reach plys and worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear axle oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2009 74,246 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

sign of perishing suspension bushes

small chips in front screen

Pass 19 Aug 2008 69,884 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 65,939 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 59,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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X428 YFG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 X428 YFG, 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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X428 YFG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 January 2001.

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