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Y301 EAC

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

47,371 mi
Last recorded47,371 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY301 EAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 47,371 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 47,371 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 47,315 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced one bulb out (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2017 47,305 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test old tax disc ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit right on 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 very low (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 47,305 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test old tax disc ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit right on 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 very low (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 47,279 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 47,276 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 41,190 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 34,202 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 31,656 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 31,656 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 30,482 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 26,721 miles

Nail in Near Side Rear Tyre

Near Side Rear Tyre side wall damaged

Near Side Rear Tyre side wall perrished

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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Y301 EAC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y301 EAC, 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 Y301 EAC registered?

Y301 EAC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 May 2001.

Is Y301 EAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y301 EAC shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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