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Y278 WPO

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

209,128 mi
Last recorded209,128 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY278 WPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 209,128 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 196,473 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 181,764 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 165,550 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 150,156 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 139,365 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 130,478 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 121,614 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 112,207 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 111,349 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 104,119 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 97,958 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 82,353 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 82,353 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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Y278 WPO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 Y278 WPO, 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 Y278 WPO registered?

Y278 WPO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 June 2001.

Is Y278 WPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y278 WPO shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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