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Y162 SNH

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,179 mi
Last recorded120,179 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY162 SNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2013 120,179 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 106,404 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2011 97,956 miles

15% imbalance at front brakes

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear and o/s front coil srings corroded

front to rear and rear brake pipes corroded

fuel pump/filter bracket corroded

inside faces of brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2011 97,956 miles

15% imbalance at front brakes

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

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

both rear and o/s front coil srings corroded

front to rear and rear brake pipes corroded

fuel pump/filter bracket corroded

inside faces of brake discs corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2010 97,738 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Mar 2010 97,737 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 97,728 miles

Car appears to have been stood and rear brake discs bad surface corrosion

Front number plate poor condition

Rear o/s tyre worn to 1.8mm

Pass 4 Apr 2008 97,495 miles

Front number plate poor condition

Rear brake disc bad surface corrosion , car appears to have been stood

Rear o/s tyre worn to 1.9mm on inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2007 97,041 miles

O/S rear tyre worn too 2.0mm on inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2006 96,228 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 96,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front number plate poor condition

Rear brake discs surface pitting

Slight lift in bottom ball jionts

o/s rear tyre worn to 1.9mm (min limit 1.6mm)

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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Y162 SNH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 Y162 SNH, 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 Y162 SNH registered?

Y162 SNH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y162 SNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y162 SNH shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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