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Y294 YGN

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

178,707 mi
Last recorded178,707 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY294 YGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 178,707 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch has slight corrosion but not seriously effecting any components

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 178,707 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch has slight corrosion but not seriously effecting any components

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 19 May 2016 178,560 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2015 175,394 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 175,394 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 168,188 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 168,188 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 160,238 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 151,533 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 151,533 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 141,530 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 130,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 130,691 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2009 123,053 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 123,053 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 108,165 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Jul 2007 103,447 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 103,447 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 88,953 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 88,949 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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Y294 YGN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y294 YGN, 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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Y294 YGN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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