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Y172 WKH

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,399 mi
Last recorded166,399 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY172 WKH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 166,399 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 166,231 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 160,036 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 160,036 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 148,391 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2012 148,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 129,759 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2011 129,759 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 102,609 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 102,609 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 41,080 miles

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

engine undertray cover fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 13 Dec 2007 39,128 miles

all road tyres low on edges

Pass 28 Mar 2007 31,896 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 22,425 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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Y172 WKH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y172 WKH, 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 Y172 WKH registered?

Y172 WKH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y172 WKH safe to buy?

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