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Y199 FNH

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,546 mi
Last recorded135,546 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY199 FNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2015 135,546 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 133,524 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

customer advised steering column is designed this way

front wiper smearing

Fail 21 Mar 2014

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front to rear brakepipes corroding

front wiper smearing

milage not visible

rear brake pads look to be low, not clearly visible

Pass 6 Nov 2012 125,097 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear tyre has a screw in it

Pass 2 Sep 2011 115,584 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

parking brake release lever will require attention

Fail 2 Sep 2011 115,584 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

parking brake release lever will require attention

Pass 13 May 2009 102,461 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 91,688 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 73,941 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 73,941 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)

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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Y199 FNH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y199 FNH, 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 Y199 FNH registered?

Y199 FNH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 June 2001.

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