MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,228 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
slight play in mulitple seering componants
Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.
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Y197 DBA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 Y197 DBA, 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 Y197 DBA registered?
Y197 DBA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 April 2001.
Is Y197 DBA safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y197 DBA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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