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Y189 SDD

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,325 mi
Last recorded71,325 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY189 SDD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2012 71,325 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Towbar electrics not functioning correctly

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 71,325 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Towbar electrics not functioning correctly

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 66,282 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre tread wearing off on inner edge down to secondary rubber

offside front tyre tread wearing off on inner edge down to secondary rubber

offside rear to worn to 1.6 mm exchanged for new spare michelin tyre

wheel alignment may correct tyre wear problem

Pass 13 Mar 2010 60,777 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 54,264 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2009 54,241 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 48,992 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 48,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 44,374 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 43,730 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 38,809 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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Y189 SDD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc 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 Y189 SDD, 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 Y189 SDD registered?

Y189 SDD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is Y189 SDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y189 SDD 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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