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Y256 GKR

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

204,206 mi
Last recorded204,206 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY256 GKR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 204,206 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 184,728 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 159,824 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 131,930 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 108,571 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 108,571 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 95,613 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 90,153 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 85,315 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 82,164 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 80,548 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

centre exhaust bracket cracked but supported

sill guiards / splash guards / undercarrage trays giving little or no access to prescribed areas or items

Pass 29 Jan 2011 70,261 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

nearside rear tyer wearing thin on inner edge

offside rear tyer wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 3 Feb 2010 60,353 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 52,031 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 46,043 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 46,043 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 40,572 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 36,998 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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Y256 GKR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y256 GKR, 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 Y256 GKR registered?

Y256 GKR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 May 2001.

Is Y256 GKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y256 GKR shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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