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Y216 YMO

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

66,298 mi
Last recorded66,298 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY216 YMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 66,298 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 63,107 miles

Front brake fluctuation on limit.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jul 2014 63,040 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front brake fluctuation on limit.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2012 60,132 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 60,117 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 60,117 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2008 57,760 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 57,760 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 49,361 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 49,291 miles

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 38,792 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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Y216 YMO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y216 YMO, 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 Y216 YMO registered?

Y216 YMO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 August 2001.

Is Y216 YMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y216 YMO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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