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Y278 XRM

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,273 mi
Last recorded85,273 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY278 XRM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2012 85,273 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 85,273 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 77,399 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 67,236 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 67,236 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 59,428 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 52,542 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 45,549 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 37,111 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2005 25,570 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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Y278 XRM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XRM, 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 Y278 XRM registered?

Y278 XRM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 June 2001.

Is Y278 XRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y278 XRM shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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