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Y279 HHK

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

97,815 mi
Last recorded97,815 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY279 HHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 97,815 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 94,601 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 88,642 miles

rear fuel pipes coroded

Pass 7 Mar 2013 81,941 miles

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

offside rear brake lagging slightly behind nearside rear

Pass 16 Mar 2012 77,083 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light on

Pass 17 Mar 2011 71,916 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front discs slightly distorted

n/s/r tyre inner edges worn

Pass 16 Mar 2010 66,221 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 59,410 miles

Front & rear brake pads wearing

Rear exhaust system corroding

Some front & rear brake disc wear

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2009 59,410 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front & rear brake pads wearing

Rear exhaust system corroding

Some front & rear brake disc wear

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 52,114 miles

Both front tyres outer treads worn.

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 37,389 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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Y279 HHK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y279 HHK, 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 Y279 HHK registered?

Y279 HHK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 April 2001.

Is Y279 HHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y279 HHK shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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