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Y288 YGC

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,763 mi
Last recorded116,763 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY288 YGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2018 116,763 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 109,529 miles

exhaust blow at centre

nearside front spring heavily corroded

nearside rear brake pad on legal limit

Pass 21 Oct 2014 95,232 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2013 85,979 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2013 85,979 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 77,369 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)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 73,338 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 71,458 miles

Nearside & offside front tyres worn on inner edges.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside mirror damaged.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle generally shabby & damaged on nearside.

Pass 2 Jul 2010 71,458 miles

Nearside & offside front tyres worn on inner edges.

Nearside mirror damaged.

Vehicle generally shabby & damaged on nearside.

Pass 15 Jun 2009 60,076 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 49,757 miles

Front brake pads getting low. Both rear tyres down to 3.0mm of tread.

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 40,186 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 40,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 30,500 miles

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

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

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

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

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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Y288 YGC 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 78.6%.

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 Y288 YGC, 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 Y288 YGC registered?

Y288 YGC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y288 YGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y288 YGC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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