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Y38 JAR

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

87,196 mi
Last recorded87,196 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY38 JAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 87,196 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/S & N/S Rear inner . (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front & Rear Suspension slightly Corroded,

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Aug 2021 76,400 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 70,343 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 66,413 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 66,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2017 52,123 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 50,130 miles

Rear Number Plate Has Slight Water Ingress

Service overdue

Undertrays fitted

rear brake pipes heavily corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2015 49,676 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 49,251 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 48,328 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 47,375 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 44,907 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)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 43,328 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 39,985 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 34,945 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 27,267 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 23,670 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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Y38 JAR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 Y38 JAR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y38 JAR registered?

Y38 JAR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y38 JAR safe to buy?

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