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Y251 PLF

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

111,041 mi
Last recorded111,041 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY251 PLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 111,041 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 107,883 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 106,026 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 104,294 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 104,271 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 99,416 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2017 95,024 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 May 2016 90,062 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 85,256 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 85,256 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 May 2014 78,506 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre inner & outer edge worn

Pass 14 May 2013 74,295 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 70,332 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Nov 2010 63,876 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 59,014 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 53,622 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 48,502 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 48,502 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 41,720 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 41,720 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 35,860 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 35,663 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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Y251 PLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 Y251 PLF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y251 PLF registered?

Y251 PLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 June 2001.

Is Y251 PLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y251 PLF shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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