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Y263 BLB

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

137,963 mi
Last recorded137,963 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY263 BLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2014 137,963 miles

Front bumper insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

exhaust mounting bracket snapped off but system still supported

Pass 23 Mar 2013 118,900 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2013 118,900 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 109,327 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 99,371 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 99,371 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 95,579 miles

engine managment light on.

Fail 17 Mar 2010 95,539 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine managment light on.

Pass 24 Mar 2009 93,135 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 82,688 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 70,630 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 70,630 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 53,982 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 53,943 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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Y263 BLB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 Y263 BLB, 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 Y263 BLB registered?

Y263 BLB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 March 2001.

Is Y263 BLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y263 BLB shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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