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Y243 HDM

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,752 mi
Last recorded47,752 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY243 HDM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2011 47,752 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 47,752 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 45,366 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 42,491 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 41,599 miles

exhaust corroding

offside front brake pipe corroding

rear diff slightly leaking

Pass 26 Sep 2007 39,844 miles

exhaust poor

floor slightly corroded

slight oil leak on rear diff

Pass 26 Sep 2006 38,736 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 37,606 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 37,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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Y243 HDM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y243 HDM, 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 Y243 HDM registered?

Y243 HDM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 March 2001.

Is Y243 HDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y243 HDM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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