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Y196 UEU

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

43,995 mi
Last recorded43,995 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY196 UEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 43,995 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 43,995 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 41,341 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 36,769 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 32,891 miles

Offside Outer Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 28,348 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 27,814 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 25,405 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 23,639 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 20,320 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 18,810 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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Y196 UEU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 90,612 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 Y196 UEU, 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 26 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 Y196 UEU registered?

Y196 UEU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is Y196 UEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y196 UEU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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